Explore the Family Name Ziesmer
The meaning of Ziesmer
East German: variant of Ziesemer. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ziesmer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ziesmer has seen a growth in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked at 36,129 and had a count of 586 occurrences. By the year 2010, the rank had improved to 34,223 with an increase of 5.28%, and the count had risen to 663, indicating a 13.14% growth. The proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,129 | #34,223 | 5.28% |
| Count | 586 | 663 | 13.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ziesmer
The ethnicity associated with the surname Ziesmer also underwent changes between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 92.15% of Ziesmers identified as White, increasing slightly to 92.76% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased from 3.24% to 2.56%. Notably, there was a new emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander identity at 1.06% in 2010, compared to none in 2000. The percentage of individuals reporting two or more races increased from 1.88% to 2.41%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category dropped to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.15% | 92.76% | 0.66% |
| Hispanic | 3.24% | 2.56% | -20.99% |
| Two or More Races | 1.88% | 2.41% | 28.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.06% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.05% | 0% | 0% |