Explore the Family Name Zesiger
The meaning of Zesiger
Swiss German: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zesiger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zesiger was ranked 67,522nd in popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to 71,265th in 2010. This represents a decrease of 5.54% over the 10-year period. The count of individuals with the surname Zesiger remained relatively stable, increasing by just one from 273 in 2000 to 274 in 2010. The proportion of people named Zesiger per 100,000 also decreased slightly from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,522 | #71,265 | -5.54% |
| Count | 273 | 274 | 0.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zesiger
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides data on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Zesiger. In 2000, 94.14% of those with this surname identified as White, and this figure increased slightly to 94.89% in 2010. The second most common ethnicity was Hispanic, accounting for 3.3% in 2000 and increasing to 4.01% in 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with the surname Zesiger fell from 2.20% in 2000 to zero in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native with this surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.14% | 94.89% | 0.8% |
| Hispanic | 3.3% | 4.01% | 21.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.2% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |