Explore the Family Name Zerkel
The meaning of Zerkel
Americanized form of German Zirkel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zerkel in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zerkel experienced a decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 58,397 in popularity and had 325 occurrences. However, by 2010, its rank dropped to 73,666, with only 263 occurrences, marking a 19.08% decrease. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k also diminished by 25%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,397 | #73,666 | -26.15% |
| Count | 325 | 263 | -19.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.09 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zerkel
Regarding ethnicity, the census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Zerkel identified as White. In 2000, 99.69% of Zerkels identified as such, but by 2010, this percentage had slightly decreased to 97.72. There were no reported instances of Zerkels identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or Hispanic in either 2000 or 2010. Additionally, there were no reports of individuals identifying with two or more races. Please note that this information is based on the Decennial U.S. Census data and certain figures may have been suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.69% | 97.72% | -1.98% |
| 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% |