Explore the Family Name Weinzapfel
The meaning of Weinzapfel
South German: from a diminutive of Weinzapf, an occupational name for a tavern keeper, from Wein ‘wine’ + Zapf ‘(one using the) tap, spigot’.
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How common is the last name Weinzapfel in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Weinzapfel gained popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 59,453rd most common surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 55,841st position. This represents a positive change of 6.08%. The census count for this surname also increased from 318 in 2000 to 367 in 2010, which is a growth of 15.41%. However, the proportion of people with the Weinzapfel surname per 100k population remained stable at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,453 | #55,841 | 6.08% |
| Count | 318 | 367 | 15.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weinzapfel
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data revealed that nearly all individuals with the Weinzapfel surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. Specifically, the percentage of those identifying as White rose slightly from 97.8% in 2000 to 98.37% in 2010. There were no recorded changes in ethnicity to Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period. The figures for these ethnic identities remained at zero, suggesting that these groups are either non-existent or too small within the Weinzapfel population to be statistically significant.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.8% | 98.37% | 0.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |