Explore the Family Name Zittle
The meaning of Zittle
Americanized form of German Zittel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zittle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Zittle saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Zittle ranked 60,887 in popularity with an estimated count of 309 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank slipped to 66,164, and the number of individuals with the surname had slightly dropped to approximately 299. This represents a change of -8.67 in ranking and a -3.24% change in the count. The proportion per 100,000 individuals also decreased by -9.09 from 0.11 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,887 | #66,164 | -8.67% |
| Count | 309 | 299 | -3.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zittle
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Zittle, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is overwhelmingly associated with the White demographic. In 2000, about 96.76% of individuals with the surname identified as White and this increased to 98.33% by 2010, marking a 1.62% change. No significant percentage of individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years. This suggests that the surname Zittle has remained consistently prevalent within the White ethnic group.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.76% | 98.33% | 1.62% |
| 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% |