About Zins
The surname Zins is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zinse," meaning "interest" or "usury." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who worked as a moneylender or had some association with financial matters. Over time, the surname Zins has likely been adopted by various families who may not necessarily have a direct connection to the original meaning, but rather inherited it as a hereditary surname.
The surname Zins is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zins 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 Zins is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Zins in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Zins using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.