Explore the Family Name Zeiss
The meaning of Zeiss
German: nickname for a gentle person, from Middle High German zeiss ‘tender, kind, graceful’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zeiss in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Zeiss' decreased between 2000 and 2010. It was ranked 41,203 in 2000 but fell to 45,569 in 2010, a decline of 10.6%. The number of people with this surname also dropped during this period, from 499 to 469, a decrease of 6.01%. The proportion of the population per 100,000 with the surname 'Zeiss' likewise contracted by 11.11%, from 0.18 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,203 | #45,569 | -10.6% |
| Count | 499 | 469 | -6.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zeiss
As for ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the Zeiss family primarily identifies as white, accounting for 96.59% in 2000 and 94.03% in 2010 - a small decrease of 2.65%. During this time, the percentage identifying as Hispanic increased significantly from 1.40% to 3.62%, a change of 158.57%. There was also an introduction of individuals identifying as two or more races in 2010, making up 1.49% of the Zeiss surname holders. However, there were no recorded individuals under this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.59% | 94.03% | -2.65% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 3.62% | 158.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |