Explore the Family Name Zimmers
The meaning of Zimmers
German (mainly North Rhine-Westphalia): derivative of Zimmer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zimmers in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zimmers saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 44,997 in 2000 to 52,383 in 2010, experiencing a decline of -16.41%. In terms of count, the number of people with the Zimmers surname decreased by -11.8%, going from 449 people in 2000 to 396 in 2010. The proportion per 100k also fell during this period, decreasing by -23.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,997 | #52,383 | -16.41% |
| Count | 449 | 396 | -11.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.13 | -23.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zimmers
On the other hand, the ethnic identity associated with the Zimmers surname showed some shifts over the same decade, as depicted by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The White ethnicity remained dominant, slightly increasing from 93.10% in 2000 to 93.69% in 2010. However, the representation of the Hispanic ethnicity rose significantly by 42.13%, even though they made up a small percentage of this surname group. There was also an introduction of the Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity within this surname, while the Two or more races category dipped by -33.71%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category disappeared altogether, and there were no individuals identified as Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.1% | 93.69% | 0.63% |
| Hispanic | 1.78% | 2.53% | 42.13% |
| Two or More Races | 2.67% | 1.77% | -33.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.26% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.78% | 0% | 0% |