About Zelen
The surname Zelen is of Slovenian origin and is derived from the Slovene word "zelen," meaning "green." It is a descriptive surname typically given to someone who lived near or worked in a green area, such as a meadow or a forest. The name may also have been used to denote someone with a connection to nature or someone who had a lively and energetic personality.
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The surname Zelen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zelen based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Zelen is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Zelen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Zelen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.