Explore the Family Name Zipper
How common is the last name Zipper in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zipper saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 45,909, but by 2010, its rank had dropped to 51,723—a 12.66% decrease. The overall count of people with the surname Zipper also decreased during this period, falling from 438 in 2000 to 402 in 2010, representing an 8.22% decline. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Zipper per 100,000 people also fell by 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,909 | #51,723 | -12.66% |
| Count | 438 | 402 | -8.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zipper
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Zipper also showed changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 95.21% of people with the surname were identified as White, but this percentage fell to 92.79% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Hispanics with the surname Zipper increased from 3.2% to 4.98%. Interestingly, by 2010, 1.49% of Zippers were identified as Black, a category not represented in the previous census. However, there were no recorded instances of individuals with the Zipper surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.21% | 92.79% | -2.54% |
| Hispanic | 3.2% | 4.98% | 55.62% |
| Black | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |