Explore the Family Name Zimpfer
The meaning of Zimpfer
South German: 1. nickname for a finicky, affected, or squeamish person, late Middle High German zimpfer. 2. from the personal name Symphorian.
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How common is the last name Zimpfer in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zimpfer saw a slight decrease in its popularity rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 47,838 to 49,177, which is a 2.8% decrease. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of people with the Zimpfer surname increased slightly over the decade, growing by approximately 2.88%, from 416 to 428. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,838 | #49,177 | -2.8% |
| Count | 416 | 428 | 2.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zimpfer
The census data also provides us with information about the ethnic identity associated with the surname Zimpfer. In both 2000 and 2010, the vast majority of individuals with this surname, 99.28% and 99.07% respectively, were identified as White. There was a negligible decrease in this percentage over the course of the decade. According to the data, there were no recorded instances of the Zimpfer surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives during these years. These figures are based on the Decennial U.S. Census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.28% | 99.07% | -0.21% |
| 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% |