Explore the Family Name Zierden
The meaning of Zierden
German: unexplained. It is found in North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate. Some characteristic forenames: German Alfons, Lorenz.
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How common is the last name Zierden in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zierden has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 52,403 and by 2010, it had climbed to a ranking of 51,723, showing a 1.3% change. The count of people with this surname also increased from 372 in 2000 to 402 in 2010, marking an 8.06% growth. Despite these changes, the proportion of the Zierden surname per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.14 in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,403 | #51,723 | 1.3% |
| Count | 372 | 402 | 8.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zierden
Regarding the ethnic identity of individuals bearing the surname Zierden, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of Zierdens identify as White. In 2000, 98.12% identified as White, a number that slightly dropped to 98.01% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic went from 1.34% in 2000 to zero in 2010. Interestingly, the category "Two or more races" appeared in 2010 with 1.49%, where it was previously unreported in 2000. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native each reported no individuals identifying with these ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.12% | 98.01% | -0.11% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |