Explore the Family Name Zuleger
The meaning of Zuleger
German: occupational name from Middle High German zuoleger ‘assistant, helper’, in some cases perhaps used ironically.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zuleger in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zuleger has seen a slight decrease in popularity ranking between 2000 and 2010, moving from position 38,320 to 38,389. Despite the marginal decline in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname rose by approximately 6.26%, from 543 to 577 during the same period. The proportion of Zulegers per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,320 | #38,389 | -0.18% |
| Count | 543 | 577 | 6.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zuleger
The ethnic identity associated with the Zuleger surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, accounting for 98.34% in 2000 and 97.57% in 2010. Over the decade, there was a minimal reduction of 0.78% in the white ethnicity category. Interestingly, the data also shows that by 2010, some Zulegers reported belonging to two or more races, though this change was relatively small at 1.04%. No Zulegers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.34% | 97.57% | -0.78% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.04% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |