Explore the Family Name Zinnecker
The meaning of Zinnecker
German: probably a topographic name from Zinkecker for someone who lived at the corner of a craggy mountain side, from Middle High German zink(e) ‘crag, peak’ + ecke ‘corner’. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Hartmut.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zinnecker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zinnecker ranked 82,691 in popularity in 2000 and slipped to 86,314 by 2010, indicating a decrease of about 4.38%. However, the count of people with this surname saw a minor increase from 212 in 2000 to 216 in 2010, growing by approximately 1.89%. The proportion per 100k people also decreased by 12.5% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,691 | #86,314 | -4.38% |
| Count | 212 | 216 | 1.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zinnecker
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Zinnecker surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people carrying this surname identified as White, with a percentage of 96.7 in 2000 which slightly dropped to 95.37 by 2010. During the same period, there was an emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic, at a rate of 3.70%. There were no recorded instances of Zinnecker being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.7% | 95.37% | -1.38% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.7% | 0% |
| 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% |