Explore the Family Name Zickler
The meaning of Zickler
German: occupational name from Middle High German sickel ‘measure (of capacity)’, later (in Bavaria and Austria) ‘bucket for ladling liquids, bailer’, for a maker of these. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Christoph, Heinz.
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How common is the last name Zickler in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Zickler has slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 81,700 in frequency, but by 2010 it had dropped to a rank of 88,685, a change of -8.55%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period, going from 215 in 2000 to 209 in 2010, a decline of -2.79%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also saw a decrease, dropping from 0.08% in 2000 to 0.07% in 2010, a rate of -12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,700 | #88,685 | -8.55% |
| Count | 215 | 209 | -2.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zickler
In terms of ethnicity based on Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of those with the Zickler surname identify as White, although there was a slight decrease in this group from 99.00% in 2000 to 96.65% in 2010. There was no recorded percentage for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was an emergence of Hispanic identity among those with the Zickler surname, increasing from 0.00% in 2000 to 2.39% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 96.65% | -2.37% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.39% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |