Explore the Family Name Zembower
The meaning of Zembower
Americanized form of South German Zehentbauer. Compare Sanbower and Sembower. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zembower in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zembower has seen a slight decline in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 57,849th and dropped to 61,297th by 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 6%. The number of individuals bearing this last name also slightly decreased, with a count of 329 in 2000 and 328 in 2010, reflecting a minor reduction of 0.3%. The proportion of individuals with the Zembower surname per 100,000 people also dipped by 8.33% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,849 | #61,297 | -5.96% |
| Count | 329 | 328 | -0.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zembower
In terms of ethnicity, the Zembower surname is predominantly associated with White ethnic identity, according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 96.05% of individuals with this surname identified as White, increasing to 97.26% by 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races remained steady at 1.52% between 2000 and 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Zembower surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this time span.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.05% | 97.26% | 1.26% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 1.52% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |