Explore the Family Name Zisman
The meaning of Zisman
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from the Yiddish personal name Zisman, a dialect variant of Zusman (see Sussman). Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Berka, Dror, Isadore, Jefim, Meyer, Naftali, Naftoli, Sima. Russian Leonid, Aleksandr, Boris, Brukha, Galina, Raisa, Vladimir, Zhanna.
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How common is the last name Zisman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zisman has seen a slight decrease in popularity in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 63,450th most common name with a count of 294, representing approximately 0.11 per every 100k people. By 2010, its rank dropped to 67,943 and the count fell slightly to 290, or approximately 0.1 per 100k people. This represents a decrease of around 7.08% in rank and 1.36% in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,450 | #67,943 | -7.08% |
| Count | 294 | 290 | -1.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zisman
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Zisman, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that it is predominantly tied to those who identify as White. In 2000, about 91.84% of Zismans identified as White, though this figure dipped slightly to 91.03% by 2010. Over the same period, the percentage of Zismans identifying as Hispanic increased from 6.12% to 7.59%, marking a significant growth of 24.02%. Nonetheless, there were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as either Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.84% | 91.03% | -0.88% |
| Hispanic | 6.12% | 7.59% | 24.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |