Explore the Family Name Zierer
The meaning of Zierer
German: 1. habitational name for someone from Zier, near Düren. Compare Zier. 2. nickname derived from Middle High German zieren ‘to decorate, to embellish, to glorify’, for someone who liked to wear fancy things.
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How common is the last name Zierer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zierer saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010, slipping from rank 73,931 to 77,522—a change of -4.86%. The number of individuals with this surname, however, experienced a slight increase during this decade, moving from 244 to 247 — a growth of 1.23%. The proportion of people with the Zierer surname per 100,000 also decreased by 11.11%, indicating that while the count increased slightly, it did not keep pace with population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,931 | #77,522 | -4.86% |
| Count | 244 | 247 | 1.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zierer
Turning our attention toward ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the most prevalent ethnic identity associated with the Zierer surname in both 2000 and 2010 was White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 96.72% to 93.12%. The Hispanic representation within the Zierer surname increased significantly over the same period, rising by 55.05% from 2.87% to 4.45%. There was no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native associated with the surname Zierer in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.72% | 93.12% | -3.72% |
| Hispanic | 2.87% | 4.45% | 55.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |