Explore the Family Name Zobel
The meaning of Zobel
German: 1. metonymic occupational name for a furrier or fur trader, from Old High German zobel ‘sable fur’. 2. nickname from Middle High German zoblen ‘to tease, to scrap or fight’. 3. from an ancient Germanic personal name, Zobelo. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerlinde, Kurt, Wilhelm, Ernst, Erwin, Heinz, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Zobel in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zobel has seen a decline in popularity over the years. In 2000, Zobel ranked 16,341 in popularity, but this ranking fell to 17,958 by 2010. This represents an overall decrease of 9.9%. The count for this surname also dropped from 1,623 in 2000 to 1,556 in 2010, marking a 4.13% decrease. Consequently, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people declined by 11.67%, dropping from 0.6 in 2000 to 0.53 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,341 | #17,958 | -9.9% |
| Count | 1,623 | 1,556 | -4.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.6 | 0.53 | -11.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zobel
In terms of ethnicity, the Zobel surname saw some significant shifts based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. While the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White — 96.8% in 2000 and 95.05% in 2010 (a slight decrease of 1.81%) — other ethnic identities saw increases. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.80% to 1.29%, marking a 61.25% rise. Similarly, those identifying as belonging to two or more races increased by 45%, from 0.80% to 1.16%. The Hispanic population also saw a substantial increase of 71.43%, rising from 1.05% to 1.80%. There were no recorded changes for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.8% | 95.05% | -1.81% |
| Hispanic | 1.05% | 1.8% | 71.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 1.29% | 61.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0.8% | 1.16% | 45% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |