Explore the Family Name Zoerner
The meaning of Zoerner
German (Zörner): nickname for a man with an irascible temperament, from an agent derivative of Middle High German zorn ‘wrath, anger’ (see Zorn). Some characteristic forenames: German Albrecht, Heinz.
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How common is the last name Zoerner in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Zoerner has seen a decline in the United States over the past decade. In 2000, Zoerner was ranked 74,164th in terms of popularity and had a count of 243. By 2010, however, its rank dropped to 105,079 with only 170 individuals bearing the surname. This represents a decrease of 41.68% in rank and 30.04% in count. Moreover, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased by 33.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,164 | #105,079 | -41.68% |
| Count | 243 | 170 | -30.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.06 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zoerner
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, most bearers of the surname Zoerner identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease from 97.94% to 94.71%. The data also showed some changes in ethnic identity: in 2010, 4.12% of individuals with the surname Zoerner identified as Hispanic, a category that was not represented in the 2000 data. Other categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.94% | 94.71% | -3.3% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.12% | 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% |