Explore the Family Name Zeliff
The meaning of Zeliff
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zeliff in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zeliff has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 68,782 to 79,338, marking a change of -15.35%. Similarly, the count (number of individuals carrying the name) also decreased from 267 to 240, indicating a reduction of -10.11%. Consequently, the prevalence of the surname per 100,000 people in the population fell by 20% from 0.1 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,782 | #79,338 | -15.35% |
| Count | 267 | 240 | -10.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zeliff
In terms of ethnicity, the Zeliff name is almost exclusively associated with individuals identifying as White, according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 98.5% of people with this surname identified as White, and this proportion increased slightly to 99.17% by 2010. No significant presence was recorded for any other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. It should be noted that some data may have been suppressed for privacy, so it does not include all possible ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.5% | 99.17% | 0.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |