Explore the Family Name Zieman
The meaning of Zieman
Altered form of North German Ziemann. This surname is also found in Poland. Some characteristic forenames: German Hertha, Ingeborg, Kurt, Merwin, Otto, Wilhelm.
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How common is the last name Zieman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zieman saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 26,493rd compared to 27,452nd in 2010, reflecting a change of -3.62%. The count of people with this surname increased slightly from 866 in 2000 to 878 in 2010, a growth rate of 1.39%. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 6.25% over the decade, moving from 0.32 to 0.3.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,493 | #27,452 | -3.62% |
| Count | 866 | 878 | 1.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.3 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zieman
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Zieman also shows some changes over time, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The number of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander more than doubled, rising from 0.81% in 2000 to 1.25% in 2010. There was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 0.81% to 3.19%, marking a change of 293.83%. Nevertheless, a majority of individuals with the Zieman surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 96.42% in 2000 to 94.53% in 2010. The proportions of those identifying as Black or Two or more races fell to zero in 2010, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained at zero for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.42% | 94.53% | -1.96% |
| Hispanic | 0.81% | 3.19% | 293.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.81% | 1.25% | 54.32% |
| Two or More Races | 1.39% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.58% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |