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

Zon, 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 Zon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zon in America

Zon is the 74141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zon surname appeared 261 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 Zon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zon 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 Zon

The surname Zon has its origins in the Netherlands, tracing back to the medieval period, around the 12th to 14th centuries. It is primarily associated with the Dutch language and culture. The name Zon is derived from the Middle Dutch word zonne, which means "sun". The name likely began as a nickname for someone with a sunny disposition or possibly for someone who lived in a sunny area.

Early records of the surname Zon can be found in various Dutch parish registers and tax records. One of the earliest references appears in a 13th-century document from the province of Holland, which mentions a Jan van der Zon, indicating a geographical connection or a notable family in the region. The use of surnames in Holland was formalized by the late 15th century, cementing names like Zon into the annals of Dutch history.

Several variations and similar spellings of the name have been noted throughout history, including Sonne and De Zon. These variations might reflect regional dialects or clerical spelling differences during the time when records were kept by hand.

One notable historical figure with the surname Zon is Cornelis Zon, born in 1567 in Amsterdam and died in 1645. Cornelis Zon was a prominent merchant and a member of the Amsterdam city council. His contributions to the trade and civic life in Amsterdam were well documented in the city archives. Another prominent individual was Pieter Zon, a 17th-century painter from Haarlem, born in 1598 and died in 1673, known for his landscapes and portraits, several of which are still preserved in Dutch museums.

The name also appears in ecclesiastical records, such as the 15th-century priest Hendrick van der Zon, who served in Utrecht and contributed to local religious and community life. Furthermore, there is a record of a Maria Zon, born in 1623 in Leiden, who was involved in early feminist movements and wrote pamphlets advocating for women's rights.

By the 18th century, the surname Zon could be found in other parts of Europe as families migrated, but its connection to the Dutch heritage remained strong. Joost Zon, born in 1745, became a noted scholar and botanist, whose works on plant classification were influential in scientific circles. He died in 1822, leaving a legacy of extensive botanical writings and discoveries.

The surname Zon remains a testament to its Dutch origins, reflecting a lineage of individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields over the centuries. Through these historical records and notable individuals, the name Zon continues to carry a rich heritage and a storied past.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zon

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

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

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