Explore the Family Name Ziv
The meaning of Ziv
Jewish (mainly Israeli): artificial name from Hebrew ziv ‘brilliance, charm’. Compare Ziff. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Moshe, Meir, Noam, Yaron, Anat, Avi, Doron, Elad, Ilan, Mordechi, Nurit, Ofer.
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How common is the last name Ziv in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ziv has seen a significant increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Ziv was ranked 71,372nd most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had risen to 61,123rd position. This represents a rise of 14.36 percent. Moreover, the count of individuals with this surname also increased substantially during this period. In 2000, there were 255 people bearing the name Ziv, while in 2010, this figure had grown to 329, marking a 29.02 percent increase. The proportion of people named Ziv per 100,000 also showed an upward trend, increasing by 22.22 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,372 | #61,123 | 14.36% |
| Count | 255 | 329 | 29.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.11 | 22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ziv
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Ziv identify as White. Both in 2000 and 2010, the percentage of White individuals with this surname hovered around 98 percent, with only a slight increase of 0.14 percent over the decade. On the other hand, there were no recorded instances of individuals with this last name identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.04% | 98.18% | 0.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |