Explore the Family Name Zeagler
The meaning of Zeagler
Americanized form of German Ziegler ‘tiler, brickmaker’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zeagler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zeagler saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Zeagler ranked 59,916th in popularity in the United States, with approximately 315 individuals bearing the name. However, by 2010, it had fallen to the 64,721st rank, with an estimated count of 307 people. This represents a drop of 8.02% in rank and a 2.54% decrease in count over the decade. The proportion of people named Zeagler per 100,000 population also decreased from 0.12 to 0.1 during this time, a change of -16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,916 | #64,721 | -8.02% |
| Count | 315 | 307 | -2.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zeagler
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census illustrates that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Zeagler identify as White. In 2000, 95.87% of Zeaglers identified as White, which slightly increased to 96.09% by 2010. The percentage of Zeaglers identifying as Hispanic also saw a rise, moving from 2.22% in 2000 to 2.61% in 2010, an increase of 17.57%. There were no recorded instances of Zeaglers who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.87% | 96.09% | 0.23% |
| Hispanic | 2.22% | 2.61% | 17.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |