Sue Zahn

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Sue Zahn — lily
172K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Sue Zahn is a name that combines English origins. The first name Sue is a feminine given name of English origin. Sue is a given name and a common short form of a number of female given names: Susan, Susanna / Susannah / Suzanna, Susanne, Suzanne, Suzette. It is rarely used as a man's name, a notable example being Sue K. Hicks (1895-1980), American jurist, who may have inspired the song "A Boy Named Sue". The surname Zahn: Zahn is a German and Ashkenazi Jewish surname. Notable persons with the surname include: Albert Zahn (1864–1953), folk artist from Wisconsin, decorated the Albert Zahn House with carvings. Anthony Zahn (born 1974), American cyclist Ernst Zahn (1867–1952), Swiss writer Friedrich Wilhelm Zahn (1845–1904), German pathologist Geoff Zahn (born 1945), American baseball player Gordon Zahn (1918–2007), American sociologist and pacifist Helmut Zahn (1916–2004), German chemist Joachim Zahn (1914–2002), German automotive executive Johann Zahn (1641–1707), German canon who wrote on the camera obscura and . Sue is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 172K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Sue reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Sue

Meaning: lily

English

Sue is a given name and a common short form of a number of female given names: Susan, Susanna / Susannah / Suzanna, Susanne, Suzanne, Suzette. It is rarely used as a man's name, a notable example being Sue K. Hicks (1895-1980), American jurist, who may have inspired the song "A Boy Named Sue".

Surname: Zahn

Hebrew

Zahn is a German and Ashkenazi Jewish surname. Notable persons with the surname include: Albert Zahn (1864–1953), folk artist from Wisconsin, decorated the Albert Zahn House with carvings. Anthony Zahn (born 1974), American cyclist Ernst Zahn (1867–1952), Swiss writer Friedrich Wilhelm Zahn (1845–1904), German pathologist Geoff Zahn (born 1945), American baseball player Gordon Zahn (1918–2007), American sociologist and pacifist Helmut Zahn (1916–2004), German chemist Joachim Zahn (1914–2002), German automotive executive Johann Zahn (1641–1707), German canon who wrote on the camera obscura and .

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Sue is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Sue by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Sue Zahn

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Sue Zahn:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

22
Personality Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Sue?
The first name Sue originates from English. Sue is a given name and a common short form of a number of female given names: Susan, Susanna / Susannah / Suzanna, Susanne, Suzanne, Suzette. It is rarely used as a man's name, a notable example being Sue K. Hicks (1895-1980), American jurist, who may have inspired the song "A Boy Named Sue".
When was Sue most popular?
The name Sue reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Zahn?
The surname Zahn originates from Hebrew. Zahn is a German and Ashkenazi Jewish surname. Notable persons with the surname include: Albert Zahn (1864–1953), folk artist from Wisconsin, decorated the Albert Zahn House with carvings. Anthony Zahn (born 1974), American cyclist Ernst Zahn (1867–1952), Swiss writer Friedrich Wilhelm Zahn (1845–1904), German pathologist Geoff Zahn (born 1945), American baseball player Gordon Zahn (1918–2007), American sociologist and pacifist Helmut Zahn (1916–2004), German chemist Joachim Zahn (1914–2002), German automotive executive Johann Zahn (1641–1707), German canon who wrote on the camera obscura and .
What are the origins of the name Sue Zahn?
The name Sue Zahn combines two different traditions: the first name Sue has English roots, while the surname Zahn originates from Hebrew.
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