Explore the Family Name Zinsmeister
The meaning of Zinsmeister
German: status name for a collector of ground rents or taxes, Middle High German zinsmeister (a compound of zins ‘dues, rent’ + meister ‘master’). Some characteristic forenames: German Dieter.
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How common is the last name Zinsmeister in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zinsmeister has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 43,232 but dropped to 47,521 in 2010, representing a decrease of 9.92%. The count of individuals with the Zinsmeister surname also decreased from 471 in 2000 to 446 in 2010, a drop of 5.31%. Furthermore, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people fell by 11.76% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,232 | #47,521 | -9.92% |
| Count | 471 | 446 | -5.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zinsmeister
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Zinsmeister surname are of White ethnicity. However, there was a slight decrease in this group, dropping from 97.24% in 2000 to 95.52% in 2010. The representation of Black ethnicity within the Zinsmeister surname holders saw an increase, going from 1.49% in 2000 to 2.02% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a new appearance of Hispanic ethnicity among the Zinsmeister surname bearers in 2010, accounting for 1.12%, where no representation was recorded in 2000. The Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups remained at zero throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.24% | 95.52% | -1.77% |
| Black | 1.49% | 2.02% | 35.57% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.12% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |