Explore the Family Name Zirbel
The meaning of Zirbel
German: from a pet form of a variant of the personal name Zervas. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Fritz.
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How common is the last name Zirbel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the Zirbel surname saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the Zirbel name moved from 24,368 in 2000 to a slightly more popular 24,090 in 2010, indicating a 1.14% rise. In terms of count, there were 963 Zirbels recorded in 2000, which grew to 1,045 by 2010, showing an 8.52% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 dropped by 2.78%, moving from 0.36 in 2000 to 0.35 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,368 | #24,090 | 1.14% |
| Count | 963 | 1,045 | 8.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.35 | -2.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zirbel
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Zirbel surname identify as White. In 2000, this figure stood at 97.4%, decreasing slightly to 96.65% by 2010. A small percentage identify as Hispanic, with these figures holding relatively steady at 1.66% in 2000 and 1.63% in 2010. There was no data available for those identifying as Black or Two or more races. Interestingly, the data shows a new ethnic identity emerging among the Zirbels in 2010, with 0.48% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and 0.57% as American Indian and Alaskan Native, where no such identities were reported in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.4% | 96.65% | -0.77% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 1.63% | -1.81% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.57% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.48% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |