Explore the Family Name Zaring
The meaning of Zaring
Possibly an altered form of German Zähring: habitational name from a place called Zähringen (near Freiburg) or a nickname for someone who lived at the court of or had connections with the powerful dynasty of the Zähringers in southwestern Germany in the 17th century whose surname is derived from this place.
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How common is the last name Zaring in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Zaring has seen a slight decline between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Zaring ranked at 38,035 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, this ranking had dropped to 39,887, marking a decrease of 4.87%. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname remained fairly consistent within this period, with a marginal increase from 548 individuals in 2000 to 550 in 2010. This suggests that despite the drop in ranking, the prevalence of the Zaring surname remained steady over these ten years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,035 | #39,887 | -4.87% |
| Count | 548 | 550 | 0.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zaring
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Zaring surname, Decennial U.S. Census data shows a predominantly white demographic. In both 2000 and 2010, about 96.72% and 96.73% respectively identified as white. The Hispanic population held steady at 1.09% for both years. Interestingly, there was an emergence of individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, accounting for 1.09% of Zarings, which was not observed in 2000. No significant changes were noted for those identifying with two or more races (remaining at 0.91%) and no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.72% | 96.73% | 0.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.09% | 1.09% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.09% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.91% | 0.91% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |