Explore the Family Name Zirkel
The meaning of Zirkel
German: 1. occupational name for a watchman in a town or city, from Middle High German zirkeler ‘someone who does the rounds’. 2. metonymic occupational name for a maker of compasses, Middle High German zirkel ‘circle, compass’. 3. topographic name for someone who lived near a circular field or row of houses. Compare Zerkel, Zerkle, and Zirkle.
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How common is the last name Zirkel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zirkel saw a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Zirkel was ranked as the 49,366th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had climbed to 48,347th. This represented a growth of 2.06%. The number of individuals with this last name also increased from 400 in 2000 to 437 in 2010, marking a rise of 9.25%. However, the proportion of people named Zirkel per 100,000 remained constant at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,366 | #48,347 | 2.06% |
| Count | 400 | 437 | 9.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zirkel
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census showed some changes within the Zirkel surname bearers between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Zirkels who identified as White dropped slightly from 98.00% to 94.74%. Meanwhile, those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities rose from 0 to 1.83%, as did those identifying as Hispanic. The percentage of Zirkels identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 1.25% to 0%. There were no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98% | 94.74% | -3.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.83% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.83% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.25% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |