Explore the Family Name Zebell
The meaning of Zebell
German: variant of Zebel, itself a variant of Zabel or Zobel. The surnames Zebell and Zebel are very rare in Germany; the latter is also found in Poland.
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How common is the last name Zebell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zebell saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 51,809th most popular surname in America and by 2010, it had slipped to the rank of 52,482nd, signifying a change of -1.3%. However, the number of individuals with this surname actually increased from 377 to 395, which is an increase of close to 5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,809 | #52,482 | -1.3% |
| Count | 377 | 395 | 4.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zebell
The Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity of individuals bearing the Zebell surname. Over a decade, there have been some shifts in ethnicity. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased from 97.61% to 92.15%. The Asian/Pacific Islander group also saw a small decrease from 1.33% to 1.27%. Interestingly, in 2010, new categories emerged that hadn't been present in 2000: 4.30% identified with two or more races and 2.03% identified as Hispanic. The Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native groups remained at 0.00%, indicating no one with the Zebell surname identified as such. This information is all according to the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.61% | 92.15% | -5.59% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.3% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.03% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.33% | 1.27% | -4.51% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |