Explore the Family Name Zitzmann
The meaning of Zitzmann
German: 1. variant of Sitzmann. This is one of the German surnames that became established in the Volga basin in Russia in the 18th and 19th centuries. 2. derivative of the personal name Zizo, a short form of Siegfried. Some characteristic forenames: German Heinrich, Kurt, Wolf.
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How common is the last name Zitzmann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zitzmann saw a change in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 56,392nd in the United States and by 2010 it had dropped to 59,017th, marking a decrease of 4.65%. However, the count of people carrying the surname saw a slight increase from 339 in 2000 to 343 in 2010, an overall increase of 1.18%. The proportion per 100,000 also slightly decreased by 7.69% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,392 | #59,017 | -4.65% |
| Count | 339 | 343 | 1.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zitzmann
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Zitzmann surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that nearly all individuals identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 98.53% in 2000 to 95.63% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. The Hispanic representation, however, saw an increase in 2010 from 0% to 3.21%. It's important to note that some data may have been suppressed (S) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.53% | 95.63% | -2.94% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.21% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |