Explore the Family Name Zinner
The meaning of Zinner
German: occupational name for a worker in pewter or maker of pewter utensils, from an agent derivative of Middle High German zin ‘pewter’ (see Zinn). Some characteristic forenames: German Ernst, Ingo, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Zinner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Zinner" has slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Zinner was ranked 40,690th in popularity with a count of 506 instances, representing a proportion of 0.19 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 43,206 with a slight decrease in count to 500. This represents a drop in proportion per 100,000 people to 0.17, indicating a -10.53% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,690 | #43,206 | -6.18% |
| Count | 506 | 500 | -1.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zinner
In terms of ethnicity, again referencing the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Zinner surname was predominantly identified as White, with percentages of 96.05 in 2000 and 94.80 in 2010, showing a slight decrease. The census data showed no representation of this surname within Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during both years. However, there was a significant increase in Hispanic identification from 0.99% in 2000 to 1.60% in 2010. Additionally, those identifying with two or more races decreased slightly from 2.57% in 2000 to 2.40% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.05% | 94.8% | -1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 2.57% | 2.4% | -6.61% |
| Hispanic | 0.99% | 1.6% | 61.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |