Explore the Family Name Ziebell
The meaning of Ziebell
German: metonymic occupational name for an onion grower or seller, from Middle High German z(w)ibolle, zwibel (from Late Latin cepulla).
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How common is the last name Ziebell in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ziebell has seen a slight decrease in rank and proportion per 100k people between 2000 and 2010. Specifically, the rank of the surname dropped by approximately 3.39% from 19,575 in 2000 to 20,239 in 2010. Simultaneously, the proportion per 100k people decreased by about 4.26%, from 0.47 to 0.45. However, the total count of individuals bearing this surname increased by 3.14%, with 1,275 people in 2000 and 1,315 people in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,575 | #20,239 | -3.39% |
| Count | 1,275 | 1,315 | 3.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.45 | -4.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ziebell
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ziebell. In 2000, the majority of those with this surname were identified as white (97.10%), a figure that slightly dropped to 94.37% by 2010. The population identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic saw small increases, with the former group growing by 5.81% and the latter by 138.24% over the decade. There was a significant increase in individuals who identified with two or more races, from 0.78% in 2000 to 2.13% in 2010, marking a 173.08% change. The data for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native ethnicities was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.1% | 94.37% | -2.81% |
| Hispanic | 1.02% | 2.43% | 138.24% |
| Two or More Races | 0.78% | 2.13% | 173.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.86% | 0.91% | 5.81% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |