Explore the Family Name Zobrist
The meaning of Zobrist
Swiss German: topographic name for someone who lived at the highest or furthest point of a settlement, from a combination of the preposition ze ‘at’ + oberst ‘highest’. Some characteristic forenames: German Arno, Erwin, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Zobrist in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zobrist has seen a slight increase in popularity in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Zobrist ranked 29,016 in popularity with a count of 770 occurrences. By 2010, the surname had risen modestly in rank to 28,704 with an increased count of 830, marking a 7.79% growth over the decade. However, it is worth noting that despite the rise in overall count, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 individuals slightly dropped by 3.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,016 | #28,704 | 1.08% |
| Count | 770 | 830 | 7.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.28 | -3.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zobrist
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Zobrist remained largely consistent from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with the Zobrist surname identified as White, making up 95.84% in 2000 and marginally increasing to 95.90% in 2010. The representation of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity experienced a small growth from 1.17% to 1.20%. Notably, there was a decrease in the representation of individuals identifying as Hispanic, decreasing from 1.43% to 1.20%. Those identifying as two or more races also saw a slight drop from 1.43% to 1.33%. There were no recorded individuals with the Zobrist surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.84% | 95.9% | 0.06% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 1.33% | -6.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.17% | 1.2% | 2.56% |
| Hispanic | 1.43% | 1.2% | -16.08% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |