Explore the Family Name Zeeb
The meaning of Zeeb
German (Baden-Württemberg): nickname from a regional variant of Zeh. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Otto.
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How common is the last name Zeeb in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zeeb has slightly declined in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Zeeb was ranked as the 31389th most popular surname and by 2010, it slid to the 33164th position, showing a change of -5.65%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a minor decrease from 698 in 2000 to 690 in 2010, a decline of -1.15%. The proportion of people with the Zeeb surname per 100k population witnessed an 11.54% drop from 0.26 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,389 | #33,164 | -5.65% |
| Count | 698 | 690 | -1.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.23 | -11.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zeeb
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Zeeb. In 2000, 95.13% of those bearing the surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 93.33% in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. The percentage of individuals who identify with two or more ethnicities increased significantly from 1% in 2000 to 1.88% in 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a moderate increase from 2.15% in 2000 to 2.46% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a new entry of American Indian and Alaskan Native at 1.01% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.13% | 93.33% | -1.89% |
| Hispanic | 2.15% | 2.46% | 14.42% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 1.88% | 88% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.01% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.72% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |