Explore the Family Name Zilles
The meaning of Zilles
German: variant of Zillies, from a vernacular form of the personal name Zyriak (see Cyriac). Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Zilles in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zilles has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 58,999 in terms of popularity and dropped to 63,698 by 2010, representing a -7.96% change. The total count of this surname also decreased from 321 to 313 during this time period, reflecting a -2.49% change. The proportion per 100k people with this last name likewise declined from 0.12 to 0.11, marking an -8.33% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,999 | #63,698 | -7.96% |
| Count | 321 | 313 | -2.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zilles
From an ethnicity perspective, the Zilles surname predominantly identifies as White, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 97.20% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 96.17% by 2010. During the same time frame, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.56% to 2.24%, a growth of 43.59%. However, no individuals with the surname Zilles identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.2% | 96.17% | -1.06% |
| Hispanic | 1.56% | 2.24% | 43.59% |
| 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% |