Explore the Family Name Zino
The meaning of Zino
1. Italian: from the personal name Zino, a short form of a pet name ending in -zino, for example Bonifazzino (from Bonifazio; see Bonifacio), Lorenzino (from Lorenzo), Vincenzino (from Vincenzo). 2. Jewish (American): shortened form of some original eastern Ashkenazic surname, perhaps Zinovitz (also Zinovich), a habitational name for someone from the village of Tsinevichi or Zinovichi in Belarus. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Mario. Spanish Jaime. Jewish Haim.
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How common is the last name Zino in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zino saw a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 60,887th most common surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 71,042nd spot, representing a decrease of 16.68%. The actual count of individuals bearing this surname also shrank during this period, from 309 in 2000 to 275 by 2010, indicating an 11% drop. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Zino for every 100,000 also fell by 18.18% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,887 | #71,042 | -16.68% |
| Count | 309 | 275 | -11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zino
When looking at the ethnic identity of those with the surname Zino, also based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, we see a few shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority identified as White (90.61%), increasing to 93.82% by 2010. However, the proportion identifying as Hispanic saw a significant reduction, dropping by 32.58% from 4.85% to 3.27%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black also dropped to zero from 2.91%. There were no reported changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those reporting two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.61% | 93.82% | 3.54% |
| Hispanic | 4.85% | 3.27% | -32.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.91% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |