Explore the Family Name Zwanziger
The meaning of Zwanziger
German: status name for a member of a committee of twenty (from German zwanzig ‘twenty’). Some characteristic forenames: German Otto.
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How common is the last name Zwanziger in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Zwanziger witnessed a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Zwanziger was ranked as the 79,676th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 93,125th position, marking a decrease of 16.88%. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period from 222 to 197, a drop of 11.26%. Consequently, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people declined by 12.5%, moving from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,676 | #93,125 | -16.88% |
| Count | 222 | 197 | -11.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zwanziger
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the Zwanziger surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly associated with white ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, over 95% of individuals with the Zwanziger surname identified as White. However, there was a negligible decline in this percentage, from 95.50% in 2000 to 95.43% in 2010. In 2000, a small percentage (2.7%) identified as Hispanic, but this proportion dropped to zero by 2010. There were no individuals with the Zwanziger surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.5% | 95.43% | -0.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.7% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |