Explore the Family Name Zornes
The meaning of Zornes
Altered form of German Zorn, with the addition of excrescent -s, a common feature of Americanized surnames.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zornes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zornes saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 16,119th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to 17,502nd. The count of people with this surname also decreased during this period, falling by 2.42% from 1,650 to 1,610. Thus, the proportion of people per 100,000 with the surname Zornes dropped by 9.84%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,119 | #17,502 | -8.58% |
| Count | 1,650 | 1,610 | -2.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.61 | 0.55 | -9.84% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zornes
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates a diversification of ethnic identities associated with the surname Zornes between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of individuals identified as White (94.12% in 2000 and 94.66% in 2010), there were notable shifts among other ethnic identities. There was an increase in those identifying with two or more races, rising from 1.09% in 2000 to 1.74% in 2010. Additionally, there was a slight increase in Hispanic identification, up from 2.67% in 2000 to 2.98% in 2010. However, there was a significant decrease in American Indian and Alaskan Native identifications, down from 1.52% in 2000 to just 0.31% in 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander identification remained relatively stable at 0.31% in 2010, with no reported data for 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.12% | 94.66% | 0.57% |
| Hispanic | 2.67% | 2.98% | 11.61% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 1.74% | 59.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.31% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.52% | 0.31% | -79.61% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |