Explore the Family Name Ziegenfuss
The meaning of Ziegenfuss
German: unflattering nickname meaning ‘goat’s foot’, from Middle High German ziga ‘goat’ + fuoz ‘foot’, presumably for a nimble man. Compare Sickafoose, Zickafoose, Zickefoose, and Ziegenfus.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ziegenfuss in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ziegenfuss has experienced a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 33,528 out of all surnames in the United States and dropped to rank 35,203 by 2010, reflecting a decrease of 5%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a minor decline from 642 in 2000 to 640 in 2010, representing a decrease of 0.31%. Accordingly, the proportion per 100,000 people also declined by 8.33% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,528 | #35,203 | -5% |
| Count | 642 | 640 | -0.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.22 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ziegenfuss
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a few shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ziegenfuss. From 2000 to 2010, there was a notable decrease in the percentages of Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying as two or more races, dropping by 24.80% and 46.79% respectively. Conversely, the percentage of individuals who identified as White increased slightly from 93.77% to 95.31%, a growth of 1.64%. The Hispanic representation also saw an increase of 8.56%. No individuals with the Ziegenfuss surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.77% | 95.31% | 1.64% |
| Hispanic | 1.87% | 2.03% | 8.56% |
| Two or More Races | 2.65% | 1.41% | -46.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.25% | 0.94% | -24.8% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |