Explore the Family Name Zelinger
The meaning of Zelinger
Jewish: variant of Salinger. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Yaakov, Shaul, Shira, Yehudah.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zelinger in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zelinger saw a minor shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 91,801 in terms of popularity, with 186 individuals carrying the surname. By 2010, the rank had slightly dropped to 93,125, with a slight increase in count to 197 individuals. The proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.07, indicating that while the absolute numbers changed, the relative popularity of the surname Zelinger remained virtually the same.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #91,801 | #93,125 | -1.44% |
| Count | 186 | 197 | 5.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zelinger
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides information about the ethnic identity associated with the surname Zelinger. In 2000, over 96% of individuals with the surname identified as White, by 2010 this figure decreased slightly to just over 94%. Notably, there was a new emergence of Hispanic identification among those with the Zelinger surname, rising to just over 4% in 2010. Meanwhile, other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were not represented among individuals with this surname in either year. Please note, some data was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.24% | 94.42% | -1.89% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.06% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |