Explore the Family Name Ziegenhorn
The meaning of Ziegenhorn
German: topographic or for someone who lived on a hook of land where goats grazed, from Middle High German ziga ‘goat’ + horn ‘horn’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ziegenhorn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ziegenhorn saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 53,659th and by 2010, its rank had dropped to 57,372nd, indicating a -6.92% change. The number of people with this last name also slightly decreased from 361 in 2000 to 355 in 2010, a -1.66% change. The proportion per 100,000 people fell slightly as well from 0.13 to 0.12, marking a -7.69% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,659 | #57,372 | -6.92% |
| Count | 361 | 355 | -1.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ziegenhorn
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that individuals with the surname Ziegenhorn predominantly identify as White. The proportion of White individuals bearing this surname decreased marginally from 98.34% in 2000 to 98.03% in 2010, indicating a -0.32% change. There were no recorded instances of Ziegenhorns identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.34% | 98.03% | -0.32% |
| 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% |