Explore the Family Name Zimmerschied
The meaning of Zimmerschied
German: habitational name from an altered form of the placename Zimmerscheid in Rhineland-Palatinate.
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How common is the last name Zimmerschied in the United States?
According to Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zimmerschied saw a slight decrease in its popularity ranking between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 72,466, but by 2010, it had fallen to 73,215—a decrease of 1.03%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 250 in 2000 to 265 in 2010, marking a growth of 6%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,466 | #73,215 | -1.03% |
| Count | 250 | 265 | 6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zimmerschied
The same Decennial U.S. Census data reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Zimmerschied over the same period. There were no individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity identified with this surname by 2010, down from 2.4% in 2000. White individuals holding this surname decreased slightly from 92.4% to 90.19%. On the other hand, those identifying as Two or More Races and Hispanic both increased by 57.08%, moving from 2.4% each in 2000 to 3.77% each in 2010. There were no changes within Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.4% | 90.19% | -2.39% |
| Two or More Races | 2.4% | 3.77% | 57.08% |
| Hispanic | 2.4% | 3.77% | 57.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.4% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |