2000
#137,816
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Zieglmeier
A German surname derived from the occupational surname "Ziegler" meaning tiler or bricklayer.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Zieglmeier. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Zieglmeier 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
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Zieglmeier in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Zieglmeier, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.7%) and Hispanic (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Zieglmeier
The surname ZIEGLMEIER is of German origin, emerging in the southern regions of Germany, particularly Bavaria, during the late medieval period. The name reflects the linguistic and cultural elements typical of the German-speaking peoples of that time. It is an occupational surname, which means it originally described the job or trade of the person or their ancestors.
ZIEGLMEIER derives from two Germanic elements. The first part stem, Ziegl, an archaic form of the modern German word Ziegel, which means brick. This suggests a connection to masonry or brick-making. The second element, Meier, comes from an old German word for a mayor or leaseholder of a manor. Combining these elements, ZIEGLMEIER likely refers to a person who was a master brickmaker or someone in charge of brick production.
Historical records from the 14th and 15th centuries in Bavaria already note occurrences of the name. In a manuscript dating to 1438, a Hans Zieglmeier is documented as a prominent working figure in a brick-making guild in Munich. This indicates the early establishment and professional setting of the name.
The earliest recorded individual named ZIEGLMEIER appears in a tax register from 1387 in Augsburg. Documented as Johann Zieglmeier, he was noted for his contributions to local building projects. Other notable figures include Anna Zieglmeier, born in 1442 and documented in church records in Nuremberg, who married into a family of millers, indicating some social mobility within the name's bearers.
In the late 15th century, the name appears in records from Vienna with an individual named Ludwig Zieglmeier, born in 1490, who was noted for his craftsmanship and contributions to the city's architectural developments. Documentation from 1512 indicates a Heinrich Zieglmeier as a respected member of a trading guild in Regensburg, reflecting the expansion of the family into different trades.
Around the early 17th century, the name is recorded in colonial contexts. Michael Zieglmeier, born in 1593, emigrated to what is modern-day Slovakia, influencing local architecture with his Bavarian brick-making techniques. His contributions to local projects were significant enough to be noted in municipal records.
In summary, the ZIEGLMEIER surname has its roots in the occupation of brick-making in southern Germany, particularly Bavaria. It has been borne by individuals who have played significant roles in local craftsmanship and the building trades across varying historical periods and locations. The name carries a legacy of skilled labor and local influence reflected in the records of notable figures throughout history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Zieglmeier
Among Census respondents with the surname Zieglmeier, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.7%) and Hispanic (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Zieglmeier 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 Zieglmeier surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.5% · 104
- Two or more races2.7% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino1.8% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Zieglmeier
Zieglmeier 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
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-2 bearers (-1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,579 places
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 51 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #137,816 | 112 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.8%) | Down 11,579 places |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 51 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 Zieglmeier 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 | #149,395 | #149,446 | -0.0% |
| Count | 110 | 110 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Zieglmeier bearers went from 110 to 110 (+0.0% change). The surname moved down 51 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #149,446.
FAQ
Zieglmeier surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Zieglmeier?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Zieglmeier. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Zieglmeier?
Zieglmeier ranks #149,446 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 110 people with the surname Zieglmeier. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Zieglmeier.
Has Zieglmeier become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Zieglmeier went from 110 recorded bearers to 110. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #149,395 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Zieglmeier?
Among Census respondents with the surname Zieglmeier, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.7%) and Hispanic (1.8%). 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 Zieglmeier in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.5% (104 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Zieglmeier appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.5%), Two or More Races (2.7%), Hispanic (1.8%). 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 Zieglmeier (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 Zieglmeier mean?
A German surname derived from the occupational surname "Ziegler" meaning tiler or bricklayer. 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 Zieglmeier (0.04 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 common is the surname Zieglmeier?
For a quick modern take, check how common the surname Zieglmeier is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.