Explore the Family Name Zapf
The meaning of Zapf
South German: from Middle High German zapfe ‘bung’, ‘stopper’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a taverner, or perhaps a nickname for an inebriate. Some characteristic forenames: German Dieter, Franz, Fritz, Hans, Irmgard, Jutta, Lothar, Otto.
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How common is the last name Zapf in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zapf has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 23,986th in 2000, it moved down to 24,787th in 2010, marking a change of -3.34%. However, the total count of people bearing the surname increased from 982 in 2000 to 1,005 in 2010, indicating a growth of 2.34%. The proportion of individuals with the Zapf surname per 100,000 people experienced a minor decline of -5.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,986 | #24,787 | -3.34% |
| Count | 982 | 1,005 | 2.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.34 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zapf
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes over the decade. The percentage of individuals with the surname Zapf identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander grew from 0.81% in 2000 to 1.19% in 2010, an impressive increase of 46.91%. Those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities also saw a significant jump, increasing by 120.99% from 0.81% to 1.79%. On the other hand, those identifying as White decreased slightly from 96.44% to 95.22%, a minimal change of -1.27%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic population saw a decrease of -9.15%, falling from 1.53% to 1.39%. The Black population, as well as American Indian and Alaskan Native populations, remained at 0%, with the data potentially suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.44% | 95.22% | -1.27% |
| Two or More Races | 0.81% | 1.79% | 120.99% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 1.39% | -9.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.81% | 1.19% | 46.91% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |