Explore the Family Name Zaugg
How common is the last name Zaugg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zaugg has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 26,163rd in terms of most common surnames, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 24,186th position, reflecting a 7.56% increase in rank. The number of individuals carrying the surname Zaugg also grew from 879 in 2000 to 1,039 in 2010, marking an 18.2% rise. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also increased slightly, going from 0.33 to 0.35.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,163 | #24,186 | 7.56% |
| Count | 879 | 1,039 | 18.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.35 | 6.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zaugg
The ethnicity information derived from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Zaugg. While the majority of those with the surname identify as White—an estimated 94.61% in 2010, down from 97.27% in 2000—there is a growing diversity within this group. The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic rose considerably from 0.57% in 2000 to 1.92% in 2010, a growth of 236.84%. There was also a notable increase in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, up 54.74% from 1.37% in 2000 to 2.12% in 2010. Additionally, in 2010, 0.77% identified as belonging to two or more races, a category that wasn't represented in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.27% | 94.61% | -2.73% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.37% | 2.12% | 54.74% |
| Hispanic | 0.57% | 1.92% | 236.84% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.77% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |