Explore the Family Name Zoss
The meaning of Zoss
Swiss German: unexplained.
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How common is the last name Zoss in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Zoss experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. It was ranked 49,767 in 2000, but by 2010 its rank had dropped to 54,637, marking a decrease of around 9.79%. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also fell from 396 to 377 during this period, which corresponds to a drop of around 4.8%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Zoss per 100,000 decreased by 13.33%, from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,767 | #54,637 | -9.79% |
| Count | 396 | 377 | -4.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zoss
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census provides an interesting insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Zoss surname. In 2000, about 95.96% of those with the Zoss surname identified as White, but this figure decreased to 93.37% by 2010. During the same period, there were no individuals with the surname Zoss who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic. However, the percentage of Black individuals with this surname increased to 3.45% in 2010 from 0% in 2000. Individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native made up 1.77% of the Zoss population in 2000, but this shrank to 1.59% in 2010. Interestingly, those who identified with two or more races were recorded at 1.26% in 2000, but no such data is available for 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.96% | 93.37% | -2.7% |
| Black | 0% | 3.45% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.77% | 1.59% | -10.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.26% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |