Explore the Family Name Ziskind
The meaning of Ziskind
Jewish (Ashkenazic): from the Yiddish personal name Ziskind, literally ‘sweet child’. Compare Susskind and Ziskin. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Shalom, Sholem, Elihu, Isadore, Izia, Tzvi, Yechiel. Russian Efim, Mikhail, Semyon, Yefim.
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How common is the last name Ziskind in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ziskind has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 76,208 in terms of commonality amongst surnames, but by 2010 its rank had improved to 70,645, indicating a 7.3% increase in popularity. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 235 to 277 during this period, which is a significant growth rate of 17.87%. However, despite these increases, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,208 | #70,645 | 7.3% |
| Count | 235 | 277 | 17.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ziskind
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ziskind shows a dominance of the White ethnicity. In 2000, approximately 95.74% of those with the surname identified as White, and this figure slightly increased to 96.75% in 2010. The Hispanic percentage, while small at 2.13% in 2000, was not represented in the 2010 data. There were no recorded percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.74% | 96.75% | 1.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.13% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |