Explore the Family Name Ziegenfus
The meaning of Ziegenfus
Altered form of German Ziegenfuss.
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How common is the last name Ziegenfus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ziegenfus has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Ziegenfus was ranked as the 77,472nd most popular surname in the United States, with a count of 230 individuals carrying that last name. By 2010, its ranking had dropped to 82,317, and the number of individuals with this surname had slightly fallen to 229. This represents a decrease of 6.25% in rank and a minimal drop of 0.43% in count. The proportion of people named Ziegenfus per 100,000 residents also decreased by 11.11%, going from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,472 | #82,317 | -6.25% |
| Count | 230 | 229 | -0.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ziegenfus
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ziegenfus. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native or belonging to two or more races. Most individuals with the Ziegenfus surname identified as White, with 96.52% in 2000 and 95.63% in 2010. This suggests a minor decrease of 0.92% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.52% | 95.63% | -0.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |