Explore the Family Name Zill
The meaning of Zill
German: 1. metonymic occupational name for someone who piloted a river barge, from Middle High German zülle, zulle, zille ‘river barge’. 2. from a short form of a vernacular form of the personal name Zyriak (see Cyriac) or of the female personal name Cäcilie (German form of Cecilia; see Sisley). 3. habitational name from any of the places so named in Bavaria and Austria.
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How common is the last name Zill in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zill has seen a decrease in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Zill ranked 43,629 in popularity, and by 2010, it had dropped to 48,160, representing a decline of 10.39%. The number of people with this surname also decreased during this period from 466 to 439, marking a reduction of 5.79%. The proportion of individuals named Zill per 100,000 population fell by 11.76%, indicating that the surname has become less common over time.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,629 | #48,160 | -10.39% |
| Count | 466 | 439 | -5.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zill
The Decennial U.S. Census data concerning the ethnicity associated with the Zill surname shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, nearly all (97.42%) of those bearing the Zill surname identified as White, which reduced slightly to 95.22% in 2010. There was no record of anyone with the Zill surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in 2000, but by 2010, these categories each accounted for 1.82% of the individuals with this surname. Furthermore, the percentage of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races rose significantly from 1.07% to 1.82%. However, there were no records of anyone with the Zill surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.42% | 95.22% | -2.26% |
| Two or More Races | 1.07% | 1.82% | 70.09% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.82% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.14% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |