Explore the Family Name Zellmer
The meaning of Zellmer
German: shortened form of Zellmeier (see Sellmeyer).
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How common is the last name Zellmer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zellmer has shown a slight increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname rose from 13,560 in 2000 to 13,506 in 2010, representing a modest change of 0.4%. Likewise, the count of individuals with the surname Zellmer increased by approximately 9.35%, going from 2,054 in 2000 to 2,246 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with the surname Zellmer per 100,000 remained steady at 0.76.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,560 | #13,506 | 0.4% |
| Count | 2,054 | 2,246 | 9.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.76 | 0.76 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zellmer
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Zellmer surname. The largest group identifying as Zellmers remained White, although this group decreased slightly from 97.42% in 2000 to 96.35% in 2010. In contrast, the Hispanic representation within this surname saw a significant increase of 81.82%, rising from 0.88% in 2000 to 1.60% in 2010. The data also showed a small increase in American Indian and Alaskan Native Zellmers, while those identifying as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander emerged for the first time in 2010. The group identifying as two or more races decreased slightly over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.42% | 96.35% | -1.1% |
| Hispanic | 0.88% | 1.6% | 81.82% |
| Two or More Races | 1.02% | 0.93% | -8.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.53% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.29% | 0.31% | 6.9% |
| Black | 0% | 0.27% | 0% |