Explore the Family Name Zeiger
The meaning of Zeiger
1. German: metonymic occupational name for a sign maker, from Middle High German zeiger ‘sign, guide, sign at an inn’. 2. German: altered form of Zieger. 3. In some cases perhaps also an Americanized form of German Seiger, reflecting the German pronunciation of the initial s. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Otto.
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How common is the last name Zeiger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Zeiger has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Zeiger was ranked 16,745th in terms of frequency among all U.S. surnames and dropped to 17,014th by 2010, marking a decrease of 1.61 percent. However, the number of people carrying the Zeiger surname increased from 1,571 in 2000 to 1,670 in 2010, demonstrating a growth of 6.3 percent. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also exhibited a slight decrease of 1.72 percent during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,745 | #17,014 | -1.61% |
| Count | 1,571 | 1,670 | 6.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.58 | 0.57 | -1.72% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zeiger
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals subtle shifts in the composition of individuals with the surname Zeiger between 2000 and 2010. People identifying as white made up the vast majority of Zeigers, although their proportion dipped slightly from 96.82 percent to 95.21 percent over the decade. Meanwhile, the share of Zeigers identifying as Hispanic grew by 59.39 percent, rising from 1.65 percent to 2.63 percent. The percentage of Zeigers identifying as having two or more races also rose significantly, from 0.45 percent to 0.84 percent, an increase of 86.67 percent. Conversely, the proportion identifying as Black fell by 24.21 percent. New entries into the ethnic distribution for Zeigers included individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, both making up 0.30 percent of Zeigers in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.82% | 95.21% | -1.66% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 2.63% | 59.39% |
| Two or More Races | 0.45% | 0.84% | 86.67% |
| Black | 0.95% | 0.72% | -24.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.3% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.3% | 0% |