Find out how popular the last name Zarins is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Zarins.

Zarins, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Zarins surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zarins in America

Zarins is the 89403rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zarins surname appeared 207 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Zarins.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zarins to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Zarins

The surname Zarins has its origins in Latvia, a Baltic nation nestled in Northern Europe. The root of the name can be traced back to the Latvian word zars, which means "branch" or "twig." This connection implies that the name Zarins may have originally described someone living near a notable tree or woodland or perhaps someone who was seen as a significant "branch" of a family or community.

Historical references to the surname Zarins can be obscure, but one of the earliest mentions can be found in church records and local annals from the 17th and 18th centuries. These records indicate the presence of families bearing the surname in rural districts of Latvia, particularly in the regions of Vidzeme and Kurzeme. The records not only chronicle births, marriages, and deaths but occasionally provide insights into the social standing and trades of individuals with this surname.

One early bearer of the surname was Jānis Zarins, a farmer recorded in a parish registry around 1685 in Vidzeme. His appearance in the documents of the period also provides insight into the life and contributions of those carrying the surname in a predominantly agrarian society at the time. Another notable early figure was Pēteris Zarins, who appeared in mid-18th-century tax records as a prosperous landowner in Kurzeme.

In later years, the surname became more prominent with the appearance of Karlis Zarins, an intellectual born in 1869 who made significant contributions to Latvian literature and folklore. His work as a writer and folklorist helped to preserve much of Latvia's cultural heritage during a tumultuous period of its history. He passed away in 1933, leaving behind a legacy of literary and cultural contributions.

In the 20th century, Janis Zarins, born in 1893, gained acclaim as an Anthropologist. His research and academic endeavors at various universities established him as a significant figure within the anthropological community. Janis documented numerous indigenous cultures and contributed extensively to the understanding of human cultural development. He died in 1965, leaving behind a wealth of scholarly work.

Another influential bearer of the surname was Harijs Zarins, a prominent Latvian political figure. Born in 1927, Harijs played a crucial role during Latvia's fight for independence from the Soviet Union. His political career and leadership were instrumental in shaping modern Latvia, and his legacy continued even after his death in 1999.

The Zarins surname, rooted in the idyllic landscapes and cultural tapestry of Latvia, has spanned centuries and continents. Its bearers have left indelible marks on various fields such as literature, anthropology, and politics, illustrating the rich history and continuous influence of the name throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zarins

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Zarins.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Zarins was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Zarins has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Zarins was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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