Explore the Family Name Zettler
The meaning of Zettler
German: occupational name for a scribe from Middle High German zetteln ‘to make up a document’, or ‘to prepare the yarn on the loom’ for a weaver (see Zettel).
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How common is the last name Zettler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zettler has experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Zettler was ranked as the 25,398th most popular surname and by 2010, it had slipped to 31,790th place, marking a decline of about 25.17 percent. The count of individuals bearing the surname also fell from 915 to 726 during this period, representing a drop of approximately 20.66 percent. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Zettler per 100,000 decreased by 26.47 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,398 | #31,790 | -25.17% |
| Count | 915 | 726 | -20.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.25 | -26.47% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zettler
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Zettler identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease of 2.56 percent over the decade. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more races rose significantly from 1.09 to 2.20 percent, showing an increase of 101.83 percent. There was no recorded data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native categories for either year. However, 2010 saw the emergence of a small percentage (1.38 percent) of individuals with the Zettler surname identifying as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.25% | 95.73% | -2.56% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 2.2% | 101.83% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.38% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |