Explore the Family Name Zegers
The meaning of Zegers
Dutch: variant of Segers.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zegers in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zegers has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 44,738th most popular, but by 2010, it had fallen to 48,901st, a decrease of approximately 9.31%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname dropped from 452 in 2000 to 431 in 2010, marking a decline of about 4.65%. The proportion of the U.S. population with this surname per 100,000 people also fell from 0.17 to 0.15 during this period, a reduction of around 11.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,738 | #48,901 | -9.31% |
| Count | 452 | 431 | -4.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zegers
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Zegers, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a majority White heritage. In 2000, approximately 95.35% of people with this surname identified as White, but this figure decreased slightly to 93.04% by 2010. During the same period, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.65% to 4.18%, a growth of 57.74%. The data for 2010 also shows a small percentage (2.09%) of individuals with this surname identifying as belonging to two or more races, a category that was not recorded in 2000. No individuals with the surname Zegers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.35% | 93.04% | -2.42% |
| Hispanic | 2.65% | 4.18% | 57.74% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.09% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |