Explore the Family Name Zingler
The meaning of Zingler
German: topographic name for someone who lived close to a city wall, from Middle High German zingel ‘belt’ (from Latin cingula), the suffix -er denoting an inhabitant.
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How common is the last name Zingler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Zingler has been gradually declining from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Zingler ranked as the 51,119th most popular surname in the US, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 57,516th spot, marking a decrease of 12.51%. The total count of individuals with the Zingler surname also decreased during this period, dropping from 383 in 2000 to 354 in 2010, which represents a reduction of 7.57%. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly fell by 14.29%, going from 0.14 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,119 | #57,516 | -12.51% |
| Count | 383 | 354 | -7.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zingler
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Zingler surname. In both 2000 and 2010, the data indicates no Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, American Indian/Alaskan Native, or individuals of two or more races bearing the surname Zingler. However, White individuals overwhelmingly make up the majority of those with the Zingler surname. In 2000, 97.91% of people with the Zingler surname were White, falling slightly to 97.46% in 2010, a minor decrease of 0.46%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.91% | 97.46% | -0.46% |
| 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% |