Explore the Family Name Zenger
The meaning of Zenger
South German: nickname from Middle High German zenger, zanger ‘cheeky, bold, vivacious’. History: John Peter Zenger (1697–1746), printer, came to North America from the Palatinate in Germany in 1710. Some characteristic forenames: German Helmut, Wolfgang.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zenger in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Zenger has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Zenger ranked 34,673rd in popularity and rose to 33,280th by 2010, marking a change of 4.02%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 617 to 687 during the same period, reflecting an 11.35% growth. However, the proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,673 | #33,280 | 4.02% |
| Count | 617 | 687 | 11.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zenger
According to information derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Zenger between 2000 and 2010. The largest group identified as White, although their percentage decreased slightly from 96.60% to 93.89%. Hispanic representation saw a significant increase, rising from 1.30% to 3.20%. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped from 1.46% to 1.02%. The representation of people identifying with two or more races was introduced in 2010, accounting for 1.46%. Meanwhile, there were no reported changes for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.6% | 93.89% | -2.81% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 3.2% | 146.15% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.46% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.46% | 1.02% | -30.14% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |