Explore the Family Name Zipser
The meaning of Zipser
1. Jewish (from Hungary): habitational name for someone from Zips, the German name for the former Hungarian county of Szepes (today Spiš in Slovakia). 2. German: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Zips, in Bavaria, Silesia, and also in Slovakia (see 1 above). This surname is also found in Poland. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto. Hungarian Aladar.
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How common is the last name Zipser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zipser saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Zipser was ranked 84,968th in popularity and had 205 counts. However, by 2010, its rank had fallen to 97,210, a decline of approximately 14.41% with the count also decreasing by 8.78% to 187. The proportion per 100k people also fell by 25%, from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,968 | #97,210 | -14.41% |
| Count | 205 | 187 | -8.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.06 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zipser
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the Zipser surname is predominantly associated with those of White ethnic identity. In 2000, 98.54% of individuals with the Zipser surname identified as White, dropping slightly to 97.86% in 2010. There were no significant changes in any other ethnic identities during this decade; the percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.54% | 97.86% | -0.69% |
| 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% |