Explore the Family Name Zipfel
The meaning of Zipfel
German: from a diminutive of Zipf.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zipfel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zipfel has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Zipfel was ranked 38,464th most popular surname, dropping to 39,773rd by 2010, representing a -3.4% change. The actual count of people with this surname marginally increased from 541 in 2000 to 552 in 2010, a growth rate of about 2.03%. Nevertheless, when measured as a proportion per 100,000 people, there was a -5.0% shift, from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010, indicating a slight decline in prevalence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,464 | #39,773 | -3.4% |
| Count | 541 | 552 | 2.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zipfel
In terms of ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the vast majority of individuals with the surname Zipfel identify as White. In fact, in both 2000 and 2010, over 97% of those carrying the Zipfel surname were White, with a slight increase from 97.97% in 2000 to 98.01% in 2010. The census data shows no recorded instances of the Zipfel surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying as two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.97% | 98.01% | 0.04% |
| 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% |