Explore the Family Name Zurn
The meaning of Zurn
German (Zürn): nickname for an irascible man, from Middle High German zurn ‘angry’. Compare Sain.
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How common is the last name Zurn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Zurn decreased slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Zurn was ranked as the 26,361st most common surname in the United States, but fell to the 28,100th spot by 2010, representing a 6.6% drop in rank. The actual count of individuals bearing this surname also showed a small decline from 871 in 2000 to 852 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 2.18%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Zurn per 100k population dropped by 9.38% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,361 | #28,100 | -6.6% |
| Count | 871 | 852 | -2.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.29 | -9.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zurn
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the Zurn surname identify as White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 95.75% in 2000 to 93.90% in 2010. There were no recorded Zurns identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. However, the number of Zurns identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native increased significantly, from 1.49% to 2.46%, marking a 65.10% increase over the decade. The number of people with the Zurn surname who identified as having two or more races decreased by 11.05%, while those identifying as Hispanic saw a slight increase of 15.22% from 2000 to 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.75% | 93.9% | -1.93% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.49% | 2.46% | 65.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1.72% | 1.53% | -11.05% |
| Hispanic | 0.92% | 1.06% | 15.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |