Explore the Family Name Zieger
The meaning of Zieger
German: metonymic occupational name for a maker or seller of curd cheese, Middle High German ziger(kæse). Some characteristic forenames: German Claus, Erhard, Georg, Otto.
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How common is the last name Zieger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zieger has seen a decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, the surname ranked 36,917 in popularity with 570 counts, which equates to a proportion of about 0.21 per 100,000 individuals. By 2010, however, the rank had dropped to 46,138 with only 462 counts, reducing the proportion to approximately 0.16 per 100,000. This represents a change of -24.98 in rank and -18.95 in count over the ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,917 | #46,138 | -24.98% |
| Count | 570 | 462 | -18.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.16 | -23.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zieger
With respect to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that most people with the Zieger surname identify as White. In 2000, around 96.49% of Ziegers identified as White, a figure that slightly declined to 95.67% by 2010. The data for 2000 shows 1.58% identifying as Hispanic and 0.88% as Black. In 2010, these numbers changed with no individuals identifying as Hispanic and the proportion of those identifying as Black increasing to 1.08%. Additionally, a new ethnic identity appeared in 2010, with 1.3% of Ziegers identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander. There were no individuals who identified as being of two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.49% | 95.67% | -0.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.3% | 0% |
| Black | 0.88% | 1.08% | 22.73% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |