Explore the Family Name Zaunbrecher
The meaning of Zaunbrecher
German (North Rhine-Westphalia): nickname for a violent man, from Middle High German zūnbrüchel, literally ‘fence breaker’. This surname is also found in the Netherlands.
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How common is the last name Zaunbrecher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zaunbrecher saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held a rank of 41,382 and this dropped to 44,193 by 2010, which indicates a 6.79% decrease. The count also showed a slight decline from 496 people bearing the surname in 2000 to 487 in 2010, marking a slight drop by 1.81%. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 5.56%, moving from 0.18 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,382 | #44,193 | -6.79% |
| Count | 496 | 487 | -1.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zaunbrecher
In regards to ethnicity, the census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with the Zaunbrecher surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, at 99.00% and 99.38% respectively. The increase over the decade was a minimal 0.38%. No significant changes were observed for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, all of which remained at 0.00% in both years. It's worth mentioning that these figures are drawn from the Decennial U.S. Census and offer insights into the prevalent ethnicity associated with the Zaunbrecher surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 99.38% | 0.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |