Explore the Family Name Zimmel
The meaning of Zimmel
1. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from the Yiddish personal name Ziml, a pet form of Simon. 2. Austrian German: from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with Old High German sigu ‘victory’ (Sigismund, for instance), or a pet form of Simon (see 1 above).
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How common is the last name Zimmel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Zimmel has seen a significant decline from 2000 to 2010. The surname was ranked 54,766 in popularity in 2000, with a count of 352 residents. However, by 2010, it had dropped to rank 74,826 and the number of individuals bearing the surname decreased to 258. This represents a substantial change of -36.63 in ranking and a decrease of -26.7 in count. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by -30.77 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,766 | #74,826 | -36.63% |
| Count | 352 | 258 | -26.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.09 | -30.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zimmel
In terms of ethnic identity as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Zimmel were identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 98.58 percent of individuals with the Zimmel surname were classified as White, which slightly decreased to 96.90 percent in 2010, indicating a mild change of -1.70. There were no recorded instances of the surname being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.58% | 96.9% | -1.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |