Explore the Family Name Zehring
The meaning of Zehring
German: 1. habitational name from a place so named. 2. variant of Zehrung.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zehring in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Zehring has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 42,677th in popularity with 478 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank dropped to 44,034 with an increase in bearers to 489. This represents a percentage change of -3.18 in ranking, but a 2.3% increase in count. However, the proportion per 100k declined by 5.56%, from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,677 | #44,034 | -3.18% |
| Count | 478 | 489 | 2.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zehring
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Zehring, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals it to be overwhelmingly White. The percentage remained virtually unchanged from 2000 to 2010 at around 99.16% to 99.18%. There were no recorded instances of the name being associated with other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. This suggests that the Zehring surname is predominantly linked to individuals of White ethnicity in the US.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.16% | 99.18% | 0.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |