Explore the Family Name Zimmerly
The meaning of Zimmerly
South German: variant of Zimmerle. This surname is very rare in Germany.
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How common is the last name Zimmerly in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zimmerly has seen a slight decrease in popularity over time. In 2000, Zimmerly was ranked 28,584th in popularity, but by 2010, it had fallen to 29,093rd. This represents a decline of 1.78%. However, the count of individuals with this surname slightly increased from 785 in 2000 to 815 in 2010, a growth rate of 3.82%. The proportion per 100k of the population also saw a slight decrease, going from 0.29 in 2000 to 0.28 in 2010, a drop of 3.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,584 | #29,093 | -1.78% |
| Count | 785 | 815 | 3.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.28 | -3.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zimmerly
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Zimmerly, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there are some shifts over time. In 2000, the majority of Zimmerlys identified as White (95.16%) and this remained largely the same in 2010, albeit slightly lower at 92.02%, indicating a decrease of 3.30%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw an evident increase, going from 3.57% in 2000 to 6.50% in 2010, an impressive rise of 82.07%. Those identifying as two or more races also saw a slight increase from 0.76% to 0.86%, a change of 13.16%. There were no Zimmerlys who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.16% | 92.02% | -3.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.57% | 6.5% | 82.07% |
| Two or More Races | 0.76% | 0.86% | 13.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |