Explore the Family Name Zager
The meaning of Zager
1. German: habitational name from Zager, a place near Wollin. 2. Americanized form of Slovenian and Croatian Žagar ‘sawyer’ (see Zagar). 3. Slovenian: German-influenced form of Žagar ‘sawyer’ (see Zagar, compare Sager). 4. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from a place called (in Russian) Zhagory, now in Lithuania. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhart, Gunther, Heinz, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Zager in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zager has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 19,018 and by 2010 it had fallen to 20,299, marking a 6.74% drop. The count of individuals with this surname also experienced a mild decline over the decade, going from 1,325 in 2000 to 1,310 in 2010, a decrease of 1.13%. The proportion of people named Zager per 100,000 also decreased by 10.2% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,018 | #20,299 | -6.74% |
| Count | 1,325 | 1,310 | -1.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.44 | -10.2% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zager
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Zager, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that most bearers of the name identify as White, although this percentage slightly dropped from 95.92% in 2000 to 93.97% in 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander representation among Zagers increased by 28.92%, going from 0.83% in 2000 to 1.07% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as two or more races saw a rise from 1.21% to 1.76%, a change of 45.45%. A notable increase was observed within the Hispanic group, which nearly doubled from 1.43% to 2.82%. Additionally, there was no reported Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native representation among the Zagers in 2000, but by 2010, Black representation rose to 0.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.92% | 93.97% | -2.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.43% | 2.82% | 97.2% |
| Two or More Races | 1.21% | 1.76% | 45.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.83% | 1.07% | 28.92% |
| Black | 0% | 0.38% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |