Explore the Family Name Zerbe
The meaning of Zerbe
German: habitational name from any of the places called Zerbau, Zerben (near Magdeburg), or Zerbow. This surname is also found in Poland. Compare Servey, Zerba, and Zerby.
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How common is the last name Zerbe in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zerbe saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 11,701 in popularity, but by 2010 it had fallen to 12,884 - a drop of over 10%. Furthermore, the overall count of individuals with the surname also decreased marginally during this decade, going from 2,456 to 2,388, a change of approximately -2.77%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,701 | #12,884 | -10.11% |
| Count | 2,456 | 2,388 | -2.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.91 | 0.81 | -10.99% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zerbe
On the matter of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Zerbe surname identify as White, comprising 94.26% of the population in 2010, down slightly from 95.85% in 2000. There was an increase in those identifying as two or more races, rising significantly from 0.77% in 2000 to 1.88% in 2010. The Hispanic segment of this group also rose, going from 1.26% to 2.22%. However, other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all saw a decline during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.85% | 94.26% | -1.66% |
| Hispanic | 1.26% | 2.22% | 76.19% |
| Two or More Races | 0.77% | 1.88% | 144.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.81% | 0.75% | -7.41% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.69% | 0.54% | -21.74% |
| Black | 0.61% | 0.34% | -44.26% |