2010
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Zorin
A surname of Russian origin signifying "dawn" or "morning."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Zorin. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Zorin surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Zorin in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Zorin, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.5%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Zorin
The surname Zorin originates from Russia and can be traced back to medieval times. The earliest instances of the surname can be found in the Russian regions including but not limited to Moscow and St. Petersburg. The name Zorin is derived from the Russian word "zor’ka," which means "dawn" or "early morning." This root word indicates a connection to the qualities of new beginnings, light, and freshness. Similar spellings such as Zorya were also prevalent in Ukrainian and Belarusian regions, tying the surname to broader Slavic linguistic traditions.
Historical records and manuscripts from the 15th and 16th centuries contain mentions of the Zorin family, particularly in legal documents and property records. For example, a record from 1552 mentions Ivan Zorin, a minor noble in the court of Tsar Ivan the Terrible. Ivan Zorin is documented to have held lands in the Ryazan region. The name was often spelled as Zorin or Zoryn, reflecting variations in record-keeping practices of the time.
Mikhail Zorin, born in 1618 and died in 1676, is one of the earliest documented individuals bearing this surname who achieved notable status. He was an accomplished merchant known for his extensive trade networks across Eastern Europe. Another prominent figure was Pyotr Zorin, a military officer who played a significant role in the Russo-Turkish Wars during the late 18th century. His bravery and leadership were well documented in military dispatches of the time, and he eventually attained the rank of General by the year 1791.
The Zorin name continued to appear in public records throughout the centuries. In the early 19th century, Anna Zorina, born in 1795 and deceased in 1863, gained fame for her contributions to Russian literature and poetry. Her works often romanticized the idyllic Russian countryside, embodying the essence of her surname’s meaning. Another significant figure was Sergei Zorin, an architect born in 1882 and who died in 1944, renowned for his contributions to the development of Art Nouveau architecture in pre-revolutionary Russia.
During the Soviet era, the name Zorin was associated with Dmitry Zorin, a political figure born in 1898 and deceased in 1962. He played a pivotal role in local governance in Siberia during the early Soviet period. His efforts in managing regional agricultural policies contributed significantly to the economic stability of the time.
This detailed examination of the Zorin surname reveals a rich history intertwined with Russian culture, marked by notable contributions in military, commerce, literature, architecture, and politics from medieval times through the mid-20th century. The name’s etymological roots and historical presence underscore its enduring legacy within the Russian-speaking world.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Zorin
Among Census respondents with the surname Zorin, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.5%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Zorin bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Zorin surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.7% · 93
- Hispanic or Latino8.5% · 9
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Zorin
Zorin appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,430 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Up 1,430 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Zorin surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #153,769 | #152,339 | 0.9% |
| Count | 106 | 106 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -11.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Zorin bearers went from 106 to 106 (+0.0% change). The surname moved up 1,430 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #152,339.
FAQ
Zorin surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Zorin?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Zorin. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Zorin?
Zorin ranks #152,339 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 106 people with the surname Zorin. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Zorin.
Has Zorin become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Zorin went from 106 recorded bearers to 106. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #153,769 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Zorin?
Among Census respondents with the surname Zorin, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.5%) and Two or More Races (1.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Zorin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.7% (93 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Zorin appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.7%), Hispanic (8.5%), Two or More Races (1.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Zorin (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Zorin mean?
A surname of Russian origin signifying "dawn" or "morning." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Zorin (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Zorin?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.