Explore the Family Name Zephier
The meaning of Zephier
Native American: probably derived from French zéphyr or English zephyr ‘light wind from the west’ (see Zephir). It is found among the Sioux people (Lakota, Dakota), mainly in SD.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zephier in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Zephier has seen an upward trend between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 51,680 in terms of prevalence, but jumped to 42,858 by 2010, marking a 17.07% increase in rank. The count of people carrying this surname also saw significant growth, with numbers rising from 378 to 505, indicating a 33.6% increase. Additionally, the proportion per 100k individuals grew by 21.43%, from 0.14 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,680 | #42,858 | 17.07% |
| Count | 378 | 505 | 33.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.17 | 21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zephier
The ethnicity associated with the Zephier surname has also experienced changes over the decade, as cited by the Decennial U.S. Census. The most dominant ethnic identity among those with the surname is American Indian and Alaskan Native, though its representation decreased slightly from 85.19% in 2000 to 79.60% in 2010. Individuals identifying as two or more races increased from 5.82% to 8.91% during the same period. The percentage of White individuals with this surname saw a mild decrease from 7.14% to 6.73%. Interestingly, the Hispanic component emerged in 2010, accounting for 4.36% of the Zephiers. No change was noted within the Asian/Pacific Islander and Black groups, which remained at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 85.19% | 79.6% | -6.56% |
| Two or More Races | 5.82% | 8.91% | 53.09% |
| White | 7.14% | 6.73% | -5.74% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.36% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |