Explore the Family Name Ziegel
The meaning of Ziegel
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name for a tiler or tile maker or a roofer, from Middle High German ziegel, German Ziegel ‘roof tile’ (see Ziegler).
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How common is the last name Ziegel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ziegel has seen a marginal decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 72,237 in terms of popularity and dropped to 85,659 by 2010, showing a change of -18.58%. Similarly, the count fell from 251 in 2000 to 218 in 2010, equating to a decline of -13.15%. The proportion per 100,000 also experienced a reduction from 0.09 to 0.07, indicating a -22.22% change over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,237 | #85,659 | -18.58% |
| Count | 251 | 218 | -13.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ziegel
In terms of the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ziegel, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that it is predominantly linked to individuals identifying as White. The percentage of individuals with this surname identifying as White slightly increased from 95.62% in 2000 to 95.87% in 2010. However, individuals who identified as two or more races and Hispanic, both at 1.99% in 2000, were not present in the 2010 census data for this surname. There were no individuals with the surname Ziegel who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.62% | 95.87% | 0.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.99% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |