Explore the Family Name Zollner
The meaning of Zollner
German (also Zöllner): occupational name for a customs officer, a variant of Zoller. Compare Zoellner. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Hans, Dieter, Otto.
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How common is the last name Zollner in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zollner saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname was ranked as the 30,582nd most popular name, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 32,203rd spot—a 5.3% drop. The number of individuals with this name also decreased marginally from 720 to 716 over this decade. Simultaneously, its proportion per 100,000 people dipped by approximately 11.11%, from 0.27 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,582 | #32,203 | -5.3% |
| Count | 720 | 716 | -0.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.24 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zollner
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts among those bearing the Zollner surname from 2000 to 2010. The majority of Zollners identified as White, although that percentage dropped slightly from 95.42% to 91.48%. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic (from 1.81% to 3.77%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (from 0.83% to 0.98%). Additionally, there was a new category in 2010 where 2.79% of Zollners identified as belonging to two or more races. No Zollners identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.42% | 91.48% | -4.13% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 3.77% | 108.29% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.79% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.83% | 0.98% | 18.07% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.83% | 0% | 0% |