Explore the Family Name Zeier
The meaning of Zeier
1. German: variant of Zeiher, from the medieval personal name Zyriak (see Cyriac). 2. German: perhaps an unflattering nickname for a litigious person or a slanderer, from Middle High German zīhen ‘to accuse’. 3. Perhaps an altered form of German Seier, reflecting the German pronunciation of the initial s.
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How common is the last name Zeier in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zeier has seen a slight decline in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Zeier was ranked 56,979th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to 57,639th place, marking a 1.16% decrease in its ranking. However, the count of people bearing the surname Zeier has increased by 5.37%, from 335 individuals in 2000 to 353 in 2010. The proportion of individuals named Zeier per 100,000 remained unchanged at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,979 | #57,639 | -1.16% |
| Count | 335 | 353 | 5.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zeier
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Zeier surname identify as White. In 2000, approximately 95.82% identified as White and this number decreased slightly to 94.33% by 2010. The data also shows a slight increase in the percentage of those who identify as Hispanic, rising from 2.99% in 2000 to 3.12% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals with the Zeier surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.82% | 94.33% | -1.55% |
| Hispanic | 2.99% | 3.12% | 4.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |