Explore the Family Name Zeidler
The meaning of Zeidler
South German: occupational name for a beekeeper, Middle High German zīdelære. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Reinhold, Dietmar, Manfred, Udo.
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How common is the last name Zeidler in the United States?
The surname Zeidler saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 28,283rd and by 2010, it fell to the 28,998th position, reflecting a change of -2.53%. However, the count indicated that there were more individuals with this surname in 2010 (819) than in 2000 (796), an increase of 2.89%. Despite this growth, the proportion of people named Zeidler per 100,000 decreased by 6.67%, dropping from 0.3 to 0.28.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,283 | #28,998 | -2.53% |
| Count | 796 | 819 | 2.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.28 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zeidler
Shifting focus to the ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Zeidler, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, we see minimal shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority identifying as white slightly decreased from 97.49% to 97.19%. There was a new appearance of both Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic associations in 2010, each making up 0.73% and 1.59% respectively. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races dropped to zero in 2010 from 1.01% in 2000. There remained no representation from Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.49% | 97.19% | -0.31% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.59% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.73% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.01% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |