Explore the Family Name Zwirn
The meaning of Zwirn
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name for a yarn or twine maker, from German Zwirn ‘twine, yarn’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Aaron, Isidor. German Hermann, Otto.
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How common is the last name Zwirn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Zwirn has seen a slight decrease over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 63,450 and then dropped to a rank of 66,553 by 2010, marking a -4.89% change. However, the number of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 294 in 2000 to 297 in 2010, an increase of 1.02%. Despite this small growth, the proportion of people named Zwirn per 100k decreased by -9.09%, reflecting the overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,450 | #66,553 | -4.89% |
| Count | 294 | 297 | 1.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zwirn
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Zwirn, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as White. In 2000, this group made up 95.58% of individuals with this surname, although there was a slight decrease to 93.60% by 2010. The Hispanic community that bears this surname remained relatively stable at around 4%, experiencing a minor drop of -0.98% over the decade. There were no recorded instances of this surname within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.58% | 93.6% | -2.07% |
| Hispanic | 4.08% | 4.04% | -0.98% |
| 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% |