Explore the Family Name Zohn
The meaning of Zohn
Jewish (Ashkenazic): 1. variant of Sohn. 2. nickname from Yiddish tson ‘tooth’ (German Zahn). Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Ahron, Boruch, Elchonon, Hershel.
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How common is the last name Zohn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zohn has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, its rank was 73,931, but by 2010, it moved up to 69,996 -- a change of 5.32%. Similarly, the count (the number of people with the surname) also increased during this time period from 244 to 280, marking an increase of 14.75%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained the same at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,931 | #69,996 | 5.32% |
| Count | 244 | 280 | 14.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zohn
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Zohn are white, making up 95.71% of the population in 2010, a slight decrease from 95.90% in 2000. The Hispanic community made up the second largest group, accounting for 2.86% in 2010, down from 3.28% in 2000. There were no recorded occurrences of the surname Zohn among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying as two or more races, Black individuals, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.9% | 95.71% | -0.2% |
| Hispanic | 3.28% | 2.86% | -12.8% |
| 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% |