Explore the Family Name Zufelt
The meaning of Zufelt
German: topographic name for someone who lived by a stretch of open country, from German zu ‘at’ + Fel(d)t ‘open country’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zufelt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zufelt saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 27,105th most popular surname, but rose to the 25,640th position by 2010, marking a 5.4% increase. The number of people bearing this surname also grew during this period, from 840 in 2000 to 962 in 2010, indicating a 14.52% rise. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100K also increased by 6.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,105 | #25,640 | 5.4% |
| Count | 840 | 962 | 14.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.33 | 6.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zufelt
When exploring the ethnic identity associated with the surname Zufelt, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the largest representation belongs to the White ethnicity. In 2000, 94.05% of those with the surname identified as White, though this slightly decreased to 93.04% by 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic presence within this surname group grew by 28.83%, moving from 2.74% in 2000 to 3.53% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races also saw a minor increase from 1.67% to 1.77%. However, no change was observed in the Asian/Pacific Islander and Black categories, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category experienced a moderate growth of 16.82%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.05% | 93.04% | -1.07% |
| Hispanic | 2.74% | 3.53% | 28.83% |
| Two or More Races | 1.67% | 1.77% | 5.99% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.07% | 1.25% | 16.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |