2000
#15,052
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,798
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.67
Rare Last name
Zeringue
An occupational surname derived from the French word "seringuier," meaning a maker of syringes or instrument cases.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,042 Americans carry the last name Zeringue. That puts it at #15,777 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.60 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 167,852 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Zeringue surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
2.0K
1 in 167,852
Census rank
#15,777
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.6
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.8K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,781 bearers of the surname Zeringue in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.60 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 15777th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Zeringue, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Black (2.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Zeringue
The surname Zeringue has its roots primarily in France, with strong influences that trace back to the southern regions. Originating in the late medieval period, this name is believed to be derived from a geographical or topographical origin linked to certain locales in the country. One possible source is the old Occitan and French words, derived from Latin, used to denote various land features or less commonly, professions that no longer exist.
The earliest recorded instances of the surname Zeringue appear in historical documents from the 16th and 17th centuries in southern France, particularly in regions such as Languedoc and Provence. These areas were known for their distinct cultural and linguistic identities which may have influenced the particular evolution of this surname. The spelling variants of the name, including Zeringen and Zeringen, indicate its morphological changes over the centuries due to dialectal differences and phonetic shifts.
One of the earliest figures with this name was Jean Zeringue, a minor noble born in 1583 in the region of Provence. His name appears in local town registries from 1607, as he held small feudal responsibilities in his locality. Historical references like Jean Zeringue's case are rare but invaluable in tracing the lineage of this surname.
In the early 18th century, Pierre Zeringue (1671-1734) played a notable role in the local politics of Languedoc, contributing to legal reforms. His recorded activities provide a glimpse into the life and impact of the Zeringue family in southern France during that period. The name during this era is seen documented in various legal manuscripts and civil records.
Late in the 18th century, François Zeringue (1745-1820), a prominent farmer and landowner in Aquitaine, is another figure associated with the surname. His efforts in agricultural innovation greatly influenced the local farming practices and are documented in several agrarian records from that time. The Zeringue family's prominence in rural livelihoods added another dimension to the surname’s historical footprint.
In the early 19th century, one can find records of Marie Zeringue (1798-1876), who was noted for her charitable work and contributions to local community services in Toulouse. Her name frequently appears in church records and local administrative documents for her involvement in setting up educational facilities for the underprivileged.
Moving forward in time, Émile Zeringue (1825-1895) emerged as an industrialist during France’s Second Empire. His innovations in mechanics and contributions to industrial development in Lyon left a lasting legacy and positioned the Zeringue name within the burgeoning French industrial era.
The Zeringue name represents a fascinating blend of geographic and professional origins, enriched through centuries of regional development in southern France. Documented through various records and historical references, it provides a rich tapestry of the sociocultural and economic activities in which the Zeringue family was involved. This legacy underlines their enduring influence in the regions they inhabited.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Zeringue
Among Census respondents with the surname Zeringue, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Black (2.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Zeringue bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Zeringue surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.5% · 1,630
- Hispanic or Latino3.8% · 68
- Black or African American2.4% · 43
- Two or more races1.9% · 33
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.2% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Zeringue
Zeringue appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#16,087
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,800
+2 bearers (+0.1%)
Per 100,000 0.61
Rank movement Down 1,035 places
2020
#15,777
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,781
-19 bearers (-1.1%)
Per 100,000 0.60
Rank movement Up 310 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #15,052 | 1,798 | 0.67 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #16,087 | 1,800 | 0.61 | +2 bearers (+0.1%) | Down 1,035 places |
| 2020 | #15,777 | 1,781 | 0.60 | -19 bearers (-1.1%) | Up 310 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Zeringue surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,087 | #15,777 | 1.9% |
| Count | 1,800 | 1,781 | -1.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.61 | 0.60 | -2.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Zeringue bearers went from 1,800 to 1,781 (-1.1% change). The surname moved up 310 positions in the national ranking, going from #16,087 to #15,777.
FAQ
Zeringue surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Zeringue?
Name Census estimates that about 2,042 living Americans carry the surname Zeringue. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 167,852 residents.
How common is Zeringue?
Zeringue ranks #15,777 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.60 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 1,781 people with the surname Zeringue. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,042), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.6 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.60 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Zeringue.
Has Zeringue become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Zeringue went from 1,800 recorded bearers to 1,781. That is a decrease of 19 (-1.1%). In the national ranking it rose from #16,087 to #15,777.
What does the Census say about the background of Zeringue?
Among Census respondents with the surname Zeringue, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Black (2.4%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Zeringue in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.5% (1,630 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Zeringue appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.5%), Hispanic (3.8%), Black (2.4%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Zeringue (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Zeringue mean?
An occupational surname derived from the French word "seringuier," meaning a maker of syringes or instrument cases. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Zeringue (0.60 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Zeringue?
See how common the surname Zeringue is on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.