Explore the Family Name Zerbst
The meaning of Zerbst
German: habitational name from Zerbst in Saxony-Anhalt.
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How common is the last name Zerbst in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zerbst has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 73,931st in terms of popularity but by 2010 it had fallen to 79,598th. The count of people with the surname Zerbst also decreased slightly over this period, from 244 individuals in 2000 to 239 in 2010, representing a decline of 2.05%. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also declined by 11.11% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,931 | #79,598 | -7.67% |
| Count | 244 | 239 | -2.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zerbst
The ethnicity associated with the surname Zerbst is predominately White, as shown by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 92.21% of individuals with the surname identified as White, increasing to 93.72% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic decreased from 2.46% in 2000 to 2.09% in 2010. Interestingly, people who identify with two or more races made up 4.10% of individuals with the surname Zerbst in 2000, but there was no data for this group in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.21% | 93.72% | 1.64% |
| Hispanic | 2.46% | 2.09% | -15.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.1% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |