Explore the Family Name Zettlemoyer
The meaning of Zettlemoyer
Americanized form of German Zettelmeier or Zettelmeyer, variants of Settelmeier (see Settlemire). Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zettlemoyer in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zettlemoyer saw a slight rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of this surname climbed from 32,609th place in 2000 to 31,482nd place in 2010, marking an increase of approximately 3.46%. Furthermore, the count of individuals with this last name expanded by 10.69% during the same period, growing from 664 people in 2000 to 735 people in 2010. However, the frequency of this surname per 100,000 population remained consistent at 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,609 | #31,482 | 3.46% |
| Count | 664 | 735 | 10.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zettlemoyer
When it comes to ethnicity, data based on the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Zettlemoyer surname identify as White. Nevertheless, there was a slight decrease of 2.63% in this group between 2000 and 2010, reducing from 96.84% to 94.29%. During the same period, the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic increased significantly by 211.43%, albeit still representing a small fraction of the total at 3.27% in 2010. Those recognizing themselves as Black or of two or more races also saw an increase, from 0.75% to 1.36% and 0.90% to 1.09% respectively. The proportions for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant, with no recorded individuals in these categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.84% | 94.29% | -2.63% |
| Hispanic | 1.05% | 3.27% | 211.43% |
| Black | 0.75% | 1.36% | 81.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0.9% | 1.09% | 21.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |