Explore the Family Name Zaller
The meaning of Zaller
1. Americanized form of Slovenian Zalar 1 or 2. Compare Zallar. 2. German: probably a derivative of Zall or a variant of Zahler.
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How common is the last name Zaller in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zaller saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 88,083 and by 2010, it had dropped to 95,115—a decline of 7.98 percent. The number of individuals with the Zaller surname also dipped marginally during this period, moving from 196 people in 2000 to 192 people in 2010, marking a drop of 2.04 percent. Despite these changes, the proportion of individuals with the surname Zaller per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #88,083 | #95,115 | -7.98% |
| Count | 196 | 192 | -2.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zaller
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Zaller, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White. In both 2000 and 2010, over 96 percent of individuals with this surname identified as White. There was a slight decrease in this percentage from 96.43 percent in 2000 to 96.35 percent in 2010. It's worth noting that the Hispanic representation within the Zaller surname bearers increased to 2.60 percent in 2010 from zero in 2000. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native either showed no change or the data was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.43% | 96.35% | -0.08% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.6% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |