Explore the Family Name Zamzow
The meaning of Zamzow
German: unexplained. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Arno.
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How common is the last name Zamzow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Zamzow has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 31,774 and by 2010, it fell to 33,596, indicating a change of -5.73 in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also faced a minor decrease of -1.31, going from 687 in 2000 to 678 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people also declined during this period, from 0.25 to 0.23, a decrease of 8 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,774 | #33,596 | -5.73% |
| Count | 687 | 678 | -1.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.23 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zamzow
With regards to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals carrying the Zamzow surname identify as White. This group saw an increase from 96.94 percent in 2000 to 98.08 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, there was a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 0.87 percent to 0.88 percent. Conversely, those reporting two or more ethnic identities decreased to zero by 2010 from 1.6 percent in 2000. No individuals with the Zamzow surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.94% | 98.08% | 1.18% |
| Hispanic | 0.87% | 0.88% | 1.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.6% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |