Explore the Family Name Zerfoss
The meaning of Zerfoss
Altered form of German Zerfass or Serfass.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zerfoss in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Zerfoss has seen a slight decline over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked 72,237th in popularity, with 251 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 78,821 and the count of individuals with the surname decreased slightly to 242. This represents a change in popularity ranking by -9.11% and a decrease in count by -3.59%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010, indicating a drop of -11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,237 | #78,821 | -9.11% |
| Count | 251 | 242 | -3.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zerfoss
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with the Zerfoss surname identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, more than 99% of individuals with this last name identified as White, with a slight decrease of -0.03% between these years. There were no significant changes in other ethnic identities during this period. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all remained at 0.00, indicating that very few, if any, individuals with the Zerfoss surname report these as their ethnic identity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.2% | 99.17% | -0.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |