Explore the Family Name Zieminski

The meaning of Zieminski

Polish (Ziemiński): habitational name for someone from Ziemin in Greater Poland Voivodeship, named with the nickname Ziemia or with ziemia ‘ground’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Pawel, Stanislaw.

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How common is the last name Zieminski in the United States?

According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Zieminski in the United States has seen a slight decline over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 72,717th most common with 249 individuals holding this name, equating to about 0.09 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the rank dropped to 78,316 while the count also decreased slightly to 244 individuals, making it approximately 0.08 per 100,000 people. This represents a ranking change of -7.7 and a proportion change of -11.11.

20002010Change
Rank#72,717#78,316-7.7%
Count249244-2.01%
Proportion per 100k0.090.08-11.11%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zieminski

The ethnic identity associated with the surname Zieminski, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White, with a minor presence of Hispanic roots in 2000. In 2000, an overwhelming 96.39% of those bearing the surname identified as White, and this percentage rose even further to 98.77% by 2010. The census data from 2000 shows a small 2.81% identifying as Hispanic, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010. No individuals with the Zieminski surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian/Alaskan Native or reported having two or more races in either 2000 or 2010.

20002010Change
White96.39%98.77%2.47%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Hispanic2.81%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%