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

Zohn, 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 Zohn surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zohn in America

Zohn is the 69996th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zohn surname appeared 280 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 Zohn.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zohn 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 Zohn

The surname Zohn finds its origins in Germany, tracing back to the medieval period. Its earliest forms are associated with the German word "Sohn," meaning "son." The name was often used to denote lineage, indicating "the son of" someone. Historically, the areas most connected with the surname Zohn are regions within present-day Germany, particularly in locations where Germanic tribes were prominent.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of a name similar to Zohn can be found in documents from the Holy Roman Empire, where variations such as Sohn, Zoon, and Zon were noted. By the late 12th century, the name Zohn had distinguished itself as a separate surname, indicating a unique family line.

Historical references to the surname include appearances in various town records across German provinces. For instance, a notable mention occurs in the “Urkundenbuch” of the town of Mainz in the 13th century. These records were primarily tax and land documents that detailed the lives of many medieval families.

One of the earliest individuals recorded with the surname Zohn is Johannes Zohn, a landowner in the region of Bavaria around the year 1275. Another significant figure is Heinrich Zohn, a merchant in Frankfurt who was active in the mid-14th century and known for his trade between Germanic states and Italy.

The surname Zohn also makes appearances in later historical contexts, such as in the 16th century with Martin Zohn, a scholar at the University of Leipzig, born in 1532 and passed away in 1605. His contributions to early botanical studies were notable during his time.

Marie Zohn, born in 1698, and known for her philanthropic work, became a prominent figure in the early 18th century. Her efforts focused on educating women in the region of Württemberg, and she left a lasting legacy in the community.

Another distinguished bearer of the name is Wilhelm Zohn, an officer in the Prussian army during the Napoleonic Wars, born in 1775. His strategic prowess and leadership were recognized in several key battles between 1806 and 1814.

These figures demonstrate the surname's historical depth and cultural significance, originating from medieval Germany and maintaining presence through various notable individuals across centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zohn

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

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 Zohn 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 Zohn 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 Zohn was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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