Explore the Family Name Zeringue
The meaning of Zeringue
Altered form, under the French influence in LA, of South German Zehringer (see Zehring). Compare Zerangue. Some characteristic forenames: French Alcee, Andre, Antoine, Camille, Pierre, Alphonse, Angelle, Cecile, Elmire, Etienne.
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How common is the last name Zeringue in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Zeringue has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 15,052nd most common surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to 16,087th in rank, marking a change of -6.88%. The count of individuals with this surname, however, saw a marginal increase from 1,798 in 2000 to 1,800 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,052 | #16,087 | -6.88% |
| Count | 1,798 | 1,800 | 0.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.67 | 0.61 | -8.96% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zeringue
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Zeringue surname identify as White, though this percentage decreased slightly from 96.33% in 2000 to 95.44% in 2010. Notably, there were increases in those identifying as Black (from 1.95% to 2.39%), Hispanic (from 0.89% to 1.33%), and those claiming two or more races (from 0.33% to 0.56%). Data for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.33% | 95.44% | -0.92% |
| Black | 1.95% | 2.39% | 22.56% |
| Hispanic | 0.89% | 1.33% | 49.44% |
| Two or More Races | 0.33% | 0.56% | 69.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |