Explore the Family Name Zillman
The meaning of Zillman
1. Jewish (from Ukraine): variant of Selman. 2. Americanized form of German Zillmann: variant of Zill 1, 2 with the addition of Middle High German man ‘man’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Herschel.
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How common is the last name Zillman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Zillman' has seen a decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it had a rank of 71,372 and by 2010, it fell to 87,335 - a drop of 22.37%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also declined from 255 in 2000 to 213 in 2010, marking a 16.47% downturn. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decline of 22.22%, going from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,372 | #87,335 | -22.37% |
| Count | 255 | 213 | -16.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zillman
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the Zillman surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most of those with this last name identify as White. However, there was a slight decrease in this category from 96.47% in 2000 to 92.96% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Zillmans identifying as Hispanic rose from 0% to 4.23% during the same period. No significant changes were noted in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.47% | 92.96% | -3.64% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.23% | 0% |
| 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% |