Explore the Family Name Zeiter
The meaning of Zeiter
Swiss German and German: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zeiter in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zeiter saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Zeiter ranked as the 43,955th most common surname in the U.S., while in 2010 it fell slightly to 45,189th place - a change of -2.81 percent. The number of individuals with the surname Zeiter increased minimally from 462 in 2000 to 474 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 2.6 percent. However, when observing the proportion per 100k residents, there was a decrease of 5.88 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,955 | #45,189 | -2.81% |
| Count | 462 | 474 | 2.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zeiter
Moving on to ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Zeiter identify as white. This ethnic identity decreased slightly from 95.67 percent in 2000 to 94.3 percent in 2010. There was also a minor decrease in those identifying as Hispanic, from 3.03 percent in 2000 to 2.95 percent in 2010. Interestingly, the category 'Two or more races' appeared for the first time in 2010 at 2.11 percent, suggesting a diversification in the ethnic identities associated with this surname. There were no reported instances of the surnames tied to Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.67% | 94.3% | -1.43% |
| Hispanic | 3.03% | 2.95% | -2.64% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.11% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |