Explore the Family Name Zeeman
The meaning of Zeeman
Dutch: occupational name for a sailor.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zeeman in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zeeman was not widely popular in the United States. In 2000, it ranked 55,003 in terms of popularity and slightly dropped to 55,121 in 2010, indicating a marginal decline of 0.21%. The count of people with this surname showed an increase of 6.57% from 350 in 2000 to 373 in 2010. Interestingly, despite this increase, the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,003 | #55,121 | -0.21% |
| Count | 350 | 373 | 6.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zeeman
The Decennial U.S. Census data on ethnicity indicates that the majority of people with the Zeeman surname identify as White, accounting for 96.29% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.71% in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. The percentage of those who identify as Black decreased from 2% in 2000 to 0 in 2010. Notably, there was a small emergence of individuals who identified with two or more races at 2.41% in 2010, which was not present in the 2000 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.29% | 95.71% | -0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.41% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |