Explore the Family Name Zeichner
The meaning of Zeichner
German: 1. probably a habitational name for someone from Zeichen near Pirna. 2. alternatively an agent derivative of Middle High German zeichenen ‘to mark, to draw attention to, to announce; to do wonders’, a nickname for someone who interpreted signs of all kinds or an occupational name for a maker of seals and coats-of-arms (zeichen ‘seal, coat-of-arms’).
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How common is the last name Zeichner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Zeichner saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Zeichner was ranked as the 79,676th most popular surname in the U.S., but that rank dropped to 86,645 by 2010, representing an 8.75% decrease. Similarly, the actual count of individuals with the surname also fell during this period from 222 to 215, a decrease of 3.15%. The surname's proportion per 100,000 people also declined by 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,676 | #86,645 | -8.75% |
| Count | 222 | 215 | -3.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zeichner
Turning to the ethnicity associated with the surname Zeichner, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, it is predominantly identified as White. In 2000, 94.59% of those with the surname identified as White, and this percentage increased slightly to 97.21% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname being associated with the ethnicities Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.59% | 97.21% | 2.77% |
| 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% |