Explore the Family Name Zirbes
The meaning of Zirbes
German: variant of Zervas.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zirbes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the Zirbes surname has seen a minor decline in recent years. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 44,430, but by 2010 it had dropped to 45,105, a change of -1.52%. The number of individuals with the Zirbes surname increased slightly from 456 in 2000 to 475 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 4.17%. However, its overall prevalence per 100,000 people decreased by 5.88%, moving from 0.17 to 0.16 over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,430 | #45,105 | -1.52% |
| Count | 456 | 475 | 4.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zirbes
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Zirbes surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals interesting shifts over time. In 2000, 97.15% of those with the Zirbes surname identified as White, but that figure fell to 93.89% by 2010. Additionally, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, jumping from 1.32% in 2000 to 2.95% in 2010, a significant change of 123.48%. Small percentages of Zirbes also began identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and as having two or more races in 2010, where no such representation existed in the 2000 data. No Zirbes identified as Black or American Indian/Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.15% | 93.89% | -3.36% |
| Hispanic | 1.32% | 2.95% | 123.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.47% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.05% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |