Explore the Family Name Zeiser
The meaning of Zeiser
German: variant of Zaiser. Some characteristic forenames: German Lorenz, Otto.
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How common is the last name Zeiser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zeiser has seen a significant decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Zeiser was the 44,738th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 63,873rd position, a change of -42.77%. The count of people bearing the surname also fell from 452 in 2000 to just 312 in 2010, a reduction of almost 31%. This led to a decrease in the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people from 0.17 to 0.11, a drop of over 35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,738 | #63,873 | -42.77% |
| Count | 452 | 312 | -30.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.11 | -35.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zeiser
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that nearly all individuals with the surname Zeiser identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, over 97% of those bearing this surname identified their ethnicity as White, with a slight increase of 0.19% over the decade. There were no reported instances of individuals with the surname Zeiser identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, in 2000 there was a small percentage (1.33%) of individuals who identified with two or more races, but by 2010 this number had fallen to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.57% | 97.76% | 0.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |