Explore the Family Name Zipperer
The meaning of Zipperer
German: variant of Zipper 3.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zipperer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Zipperer showed a slight variation between 2000 and 2010. The Zipperer's rank fell slightly from 22,384 in 2000 to 22,481 in 2010, indicating a marginal decrease of 0.43%. However, the count of people with this surname increased from 1,073 to 1,144 during this period, marking an increase of 6.62%. The proportion of people named Zipperer per 100,000 population also decreased by 2.5%, going down from 0.4 in 2000 to 0.39 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,384 | #22,481 | -0.43% |
| Count | 1,073 | 1,144 | 6.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.39 | -2.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zipperer
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts in the distribution among those bearing the surname Zipperer between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority were identified as White (96.92%), but by 2010, while still dominant, this percentage had fallen to 95.28%. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in 2000, but by 2010, both these categories had seen growth, accounting for 0.61% each. The percentage of Zipperers identifying as having two or more races rose from 1.03% to 1.66%, a significant change of 61.17%. Similarly, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native increased from 0.56% to 0.87%. The Black population with the surname Zipperer also saw a rise from 0.84% to 0.96% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.92% | 95.28% | -1.69% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 1.66% | 61.17% |
| Black | 0.84% | 0.96% | 14.29% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.56% | 0.87% | 55.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.61% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.61% | 0% |