Explore the Family Name Zupan
The meaning of Zupan
Slovenian (also Župan) and Croatian (mainly Župan): status name from župan ‘village headman’ (a derivative of Slavic župa ‘district’ or ‘community’) or, in the case of the most common Slovenian variant Zupan, from its Germanized (Middle High German) form sūpān, suppān. The modern sense of the term župan is ‘mayor, burgomaster’, or (in Croatia) ‘head of an administrative district’. Compare Supan and Suppan.
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How common is the last name Zupan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zupan has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 20,041st most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 21,842nd position, a change of about -8.99%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 1,238 to 1,190, a decline of approximately -3.88%. The proportion per 100,000 people likewise fell by about -13.04%, from 0.46 to 0.4.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,041 | #21,842 | -8.99% |
| Count | 1,238 | 1,190 | -3.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.4 | -13.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zupan
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Zupan identify as White, with percentages of 96.12% and 94.87% in 2000 and 2010 respectively. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with a percentage jump from 0.81% to 2.27%. Interestingly, there was no data for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, whereas in 2000, these groups accounted for 0.57% and 0.81% respectively. Those identifying as Black appeared in the 2010 data at 0.67%, while they were not represented in the 2000 data. Lastly, individuals identifying with two or more races decreased from 1.70% to 1.34% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.12% | 94.87% | -1.3% |
| Hispanic | 0.81% | 2.27% | 180.25% |
| Two or More Races | 1.7% | 1.34% | -21.18% |
| Black | 0% | 0.67% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.57% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.81% | 0% | 0% |