Explore the Family Name Zaiser
The meaning of Zaiser
South German: from Middle High German zeiser, an agent derivative of zeisen ‘to pick’, hence a nickname for a wool plucker, or alternatively a nickname for a quarrelsome person, from the same word in its figurative sense. Some characteristic forenames: German Friedrich, Hartmut, Heinz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zaiser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zaiser has seen a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 54,020th but dropped to 64,200th by 2010 - a decrease of 18.84%. The count of people with the Zaiser surname also fell from 358 to 310 during the same period, representing a reduction of 13.41%. Likewise, the proportion per 100,000 individuals carrying this surname dipped from 0.13 to 0.11, marking a drop of 15.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,020 | #64,200 | -18.84% |
| Count | 358 | 310 | -13.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zaiser
Turning to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals carrying the surname Zaiser identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a small decrease, from 97.49% to 94.52%, over the decade. A minor increase was observed in Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic groups, each going from zero to 1.94%. Conversely, those identifying themselves as belonging to two or more races saw their numbers go from 1.4% to zero. No changes were noted among Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native communities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.49% | 94.52% | -3.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.94% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.94% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |