Explore the Family Name Ziegenbein
The meaning of Ziegenbein
German: unflattering nickname from Middle High German zige ‘goat’ + bein ‘leg’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ziegenbein in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ziegenbein has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked 55,609 in popularity and fell to 58,604 by 2010, marking a decline of 5.39%. The number of individuals with this surname remained relatively stable, with only a minimal increase of 0.29% from 345 in 2000 to 346 in 2010. Proportionally, per 100,000 people, this surname decreased by 7.69%, indicating a drop in prevalence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,609 | #58,604 | -5.39% |
| Count | 345 | 346 | 0.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ziegenbein
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ziegenbein. The vast majority of individuals with this surname are identified as White, although there has been a minor decrease (0.89%) in this group over the decade from 95.65% in 2000 to 94.8% in 2010. There has been a slight increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.61% in 2000 to 2.89% in 2010, reflecting a 10.73% growth. There were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.65% | 94.8% | -0.89% |
| Hispanic | 2.61% | 2.89% | 10.73% |
| 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% |