Explore the Family Name Zeh
The meaning of Zeh
German: 1. nickname for someone with deformed or otherwise remarkable toes, from Middle High German zēhe, zehe ‘toe, claw’. The term also meant ‘tough’, and in some cases the surname may have arisen from this sense. 2. variant of Zech 1. Compare Zay. Some characteristic forenames: German Ernst, Kurt, Orlo, Otto.
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How common is the last name Zeh in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Zeh has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Zeh ranked as the 16,688th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to 18,090th place, indicating an 8.4% decrease in rank. Additionally, the count of people with the surname Zeh also reduced slightly from 1,579 in 2000 to 1,540 in 2010, a change of -2.47%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,688 | #18,090 | -8.4% |
| Count | 1,579 | 1,540 | -2.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.59 | 0.52 | -11.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zeh
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides information about the ethnicity linked to the surname Zeh. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, a proportion that remained relatively steady from 93.29% in 2000 to 93.18% in 2010. There was a modest increase in those identifying as Hispanic and Black, with their proportions rising by 14.04% and 21.58% respectively. However, the proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a decrease of 25.18%. There were no changes for those identifying with two or more races or as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.29% | 93.18% | -0.12% |
| Hispanic | 2.85% | 3.25% | 14.04% |
| Black | 1.39% | 1.69% | 21.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.39% | 1.04% | -25.18% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |