Explore the Family Name Zingg
The meaning of Zingg
German: southern variant of Zink 2.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zingg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zingg has experienced a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Zingg was ranked as the 39,617th most common surname and was borne by approximately 522 individuals. By 2010, it had dropped to the 43,006th position with around 503 bearers, marking a decrease of 8.55% in rank and 3.64% in count over the decade. The proportion of individuals named Zingg per 100k population also decreased by 10.53%, from 0.19 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,617 | #43,006 | -8.55% |
| Count | 522 | 503 | -3.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zingg
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that a large majority of people with the surname Zingg identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although this proportion decreased slightly from 94.44% to 89.86% over the decade. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, more than doubling from 4.02% to 8.55%. Meanwhile, no changes were observed among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with these categories remaining at 0% in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.44% | 89.86% | -4.85% |
| Hispanic | 4.02% | 8.55% | 112.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |