Explore the Family Name Zeis
The meaning of Zeis
German: variant of Zeiss.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zeis in the United States?
The surname Zeis is not one of the most common in the United States, according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 27,848 in popularity and by 2010, it had slipped further to 29,661 - a decrease of 6.51%. The number of people with the surname Zeis also slightly dropped during this period from 812 to 794 - a change of -2.22%. This does not necessarily denote a decrease in the family size but could be attributed to various factors such as death, marriage, or even personal choice to change surnames. The proportion of the surname per 100k people also fell by 10% within these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,848 | #29,661 | -6.51% |
| Count | 812 | 794 | -2.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.27 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zeis
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of people with the surname Zeis identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 98.52% reported themselves as White, though this number decreased by 2.08% in 2010 to 96.47%. A slight increase was noted in the Hispanic population, rising from 0.99% in 2000 to 2.14% in 2010 —a significant percentage change of 116.16%. There was also a small representation (0.88%) of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races in 2010, which was not present in 2000. However, there were no respondents who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.52% | 96.47% | -2.08% |
| Hispanic | 0.99% | 2.14% | 116.16% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.88% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |