Explore the Family Name Zeimet
The meaning of Zeimet
German and Luxembourgish: probably a cognate of German Zeumer. This surname is also found in France (Ardennes and Lorraine).
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How common is the last name Zeimet in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Zeimet has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Zeimet ranked 42,437 in terms of commonality amongst surnames but moved up to 40,313 in 2010, a 5.01% change. The number of people with this last name also increased, from 481 in 2000 to 543 in 2010, marking a growth of 12.89%. Despite this increase in count, the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,437 | #40,313 | 5.01% |
| Count | 481 | 543 | 12.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zeimet
On the ethnic identity front, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Zeimet surname identified as White, although there was a minor decrease from 96.88% in 2000 to 95.21% in 2010. There was also a notable increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, with the former group growing from 0 to 1.29% and the latter from 0 to 2.03%. However, there was a decline from 1.46% to 0.92% in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native. No changes were observed in individuals who identified as Black or those claiming two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.88% | 95.21% | -1.72% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.03% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.29% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.46% | 0.92% | -36.99% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |