Explore the Family Name Zercher
The meaning of Zercher
South German (mainly Rhineland-Palatinate, also Bavaria): variant of Swiss German Zürcher (see Zurcher), reflecting the common local pronunciation of the name of the Swiss city of Zurich. In North America, the surname Zercher is (or was) also an altered form of Zürcher. Compare Zerger and also Zediker. History: George Zercher (born 1766 in either MD or PA, died 1831 in Trumbull County, OH) was a son of Christopher Zürcher or Zercher (see Zediker). His own children bore the surnames Zediker or Zedaker. — George W. Zercher, born 1844 in Bavaria, Germany, immigrated to the US in 1863 and was in Lycoming County, PA, by 1871.
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How common is the last name Zercher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Zercher in the United States has seen a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the Zercher surname ranked 56,687th and was held by 337 individuals, representing a proportion of 0.12 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the rank had fallen to 67,943 with only 290 individuals carrying the name, thereby reducing its proportion to 0.1 per 100,000 people. This represents a decrease in count by around 14% and a drop in rank by nearly 20%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,687 | #67,943 | -19.86% |
| Count | 337 | 290 | -13.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zercher
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the Zercher surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnicity. In 2000, about 97.03% of individuals with this surname identified as White, and this percentage slightly increased to 97.24% by 2010. Interestingly, in 2000, there were some individuals (2.08%) who identified with two or more races, but they were not present in the 2010 data. The Zercher surname had no reported associations with Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.03% | 97.24% | 0.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.08% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |