Explore the Family Name Zimmerle
The meaning of Zimmerle
South German: occupational name for a carpenter, from a diminutive of Zimmer.
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How common is the last name Zimmerle in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Zimmerle" has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 30,292, but by 2010, it had dropped slightly to rank 30,825. Despite this falling rank, the actual count of people with the Zimmerle surname increased from 729 in 2000 to 755 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 3.57%. However, when compared to the overall population, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 3.7%
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,292 | #30,825 | -1.76% |
| Count | 729 | 755 | 3.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.26 | -3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zimmerle
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a few changes over the decade for individuals carrying the Zimmerle surname. The percentage identifying as White fell slightly from 79.84% in 2000 to 76.16% in 2010. The representation of people identifying with two or more ethnic identities also declined from 1.65% to 0.93%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw an increase from 0.69% to 0.93% and the Hispanic community saw a notable rise from 17.70% to 21.32%. Interestingly, the data reported no Black individuals with the Zimmerle surname in 2000, but by 2010, there was a small representation within the American Indian and Alaskan Native community.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.84% | 76.16% | -4.61% |
| Hispanic | 17.7% | 21.32% | 20.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.69% | 0.93% | 34.78% |
| Two or More Races | 1.65% | 0.93% | -43.64% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.66% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |