Explore the Family Name Zigler
The meaning of Zigler
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Ziegler ‘tiler, brickmaker’ and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. This surname is rare in Germany.
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How common is the last name Zigler in the United States?
Based on data compiled from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zigler has seen a decrease in popularity in the United States over the past decade. In 2000, the surname ranked at 13,367 and by 2010 it had slipped to 14,713, a decline of 10.07%. The number of individuals bearing the surname also reduced slightly from 2,090 in 2000 to 2,019 in 2010, marking a -3.4% change. The proportion per 100,000 population was also lower in 2010 (0.68) compared to 2000 (0.77), indicating an overall decline in popularity for the surname Zigler.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,367 | #14,713 | -10.07% |
| Count | 2,090 | 2,019 | -3.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.77 | 0.68 | -11.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zigler
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Ziglers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.33% to 0.50%, while those identifying as belonging to two or more races saw a significant increase from 1.72% to 2.63%. The majority of Ziglers identified as White, although the percentage fell slightly from 81.63% in 2000 to 80.63% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic increased marginally from 1.67% to 1.78%, while the percentage of Ziglers identifying as Black remained stable with only a slight decrease from 13.88% to 13.82%. The identity group that saw the largest decrease was American Indian and Alaskan Native, dropping from 0.77% in 2000 to 0.64% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.63% | 80.63% | -1.23% |
| Black | 13.88% | 13.82% | -0.43% |
| Two or More Races | 1.72% | 2.63% | 52.91% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 1.78% | 6.59% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.77% | 0.64% | -16.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.33% | 0.5% | 51.52% |