Explore the Family Name Zurcher
The meaning of Zurcher
Swiss German (Zürcher): habitational name for someone from the Swiss city of Zurich (German Zürich). Compare Zercher and Zuercher, and also Zediker. History: In part, this is the name of a Swiss Mennonite family, among the Mennonites in the US established mainly in the form Zuercher. In 1821 Abraham and David Zürcher from Jura in France (where many Swiss Mennonites found refuge during the religious persecution in Switzerland) settled in Wayne County, OH.
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How common is the last name Zurcher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Zurcher has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 18,847 in popularity with 1,342 individuals bearing the name; this accounts for approximately 0.5 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 19,966 despite a negligible increase in count to 1,343, reducing the proportion to about 0.46 per 100,000. This represents a change of -5.94 in ranking and a -8.0 change in proportion per 100,000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,847 | #19,966 | -5.94% |
| Count | 1,342 | 1,343 | 0.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.46 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zurcher
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Zurcher also saw changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 95.23% of the individuals with the surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 93.60% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.71% in 2000 to 3.05% in 2010. A small proportion of the population identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, decreasing from 1.86% in 2000 to 1.34% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races increased from 0.97% to 1.34%. No individuals with the Zurcher surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.23% | 93.6% | -1.71% |
| Hispanic | 1.71% | 3.05% | 78.36% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 1.34% | 38.14% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.86% | 1.34% | -27.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |