Explore the Family Name Zentgraf
The meaning of Zentgraf
German: occupational name for the presiding official of a court of justice, Middle High German zentgrāve. Some characteristic forenames: German Ernst, Fritz.
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How common is the last name Zentgraf in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zentgraf's popularity has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 58,257th in terms of popularity and decreased to 61,899th in 2010, marking a change of -6.25%. The actual count of people with the Zentgraf surname also saw a marginal dip from 326 in 2000 to 324 in 2010, decreasing by -0.61%. This reduction in count led to a decrease in proportion per 100,000 people from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,257 | #61,899 | -6.25% |
| Count | 326 | 324 | -0.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zentgraf
In terms of ethnic identity linked to the Zentgraf surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with this name are White. In 2000, Whites accounted for 96.63% of all Zentgrafs, slightly declining to 95.99% in 2010. Notably, there was no recorded presence of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with this surname for both years. A small fraction identified as having two or more races in 2000, but this percentage dropped to zero by 2010. Interestingly, the Hispanic representation within this surname began to appear in 2010, making up 2.16% of all Zentgrafs.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.63% | 95.99% | -0.66% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.16% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.84% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |