Explore the Family Name Zwilling
The meaning of Zwilling
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): identifying epithet for a twin, from Middle High German zwillinc, German Zwilling, Yiddish tsviling. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Helmut, Math.
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How common is the last name Zwilling in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zwilling ranked 35,153 in popularity in 2000 and fell slightly to 35,866 in 2010. Even though the rank dropped by 2.03%, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 607 to 626, a growth of 3.13% over the decade. However, the proportion of people named Zwilling per 100,000 decreased by 8.7%, from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,153 | #35,866 | -2.03% |
| Count | 607 | 626 | 3.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zwilling
In terms of ethnic identity, also derived from the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Zwilling identified as White. This group made up 98.35% of those with the surname in 2000, decreasing slightly to 96.96% in 2010. In contrast, the percentage of Hispanics with the surname Zwilling went from 0 to 1.76%. There were no reported individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.35% | 96.96% | -1.41% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.76% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |