Find out how popular the last name Ziesemer is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Ziesemer.

Ziesemer, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Ziesemer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ziesemer in America

Ziesemer is the 54990th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ziesemer surname appeared 374 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Ziesemer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ziesemer to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Ziesemer

The surname Ziesemer has its origins in Germany. The name is believed to have emerged in the Middle Ages, particularly around the regions of East Prussia and Pomerania. It is a habitational surname, meaning it was derived from a place name where early bearers of the surname lived. The word Ziesemer itself is thought to have derived from old German words such as "ziese," meaning "water meadow" or "reed," and "mere," referring to a lake or a body of standing water, suggesting that the original bearers of the name lived near meadows or lakes abundant with reeds.

The earliest references to the surname can be traced back to medieval records in East Prussia and Pomerania. One of the earliest documented usages of the surname Ziesemer dates back to the 14th century, found in rural registers and property lists. In these regions, the surname was often recorded in varied spellings, including Zisemar, Ziesmar, and Ziessemar, reflecting the non-standardized spelling conventions of the era.

In the 16th century, notable mention includes a figure named Johann Ziesemer, born around 1530, who was a notable landowner in Pomerania and active in local political affairs. By the 17th century, the name had spread further afield, appearing in registries and legal documents. Another historical figure of interest is Friedrich Ziesemer, born in 1607, who was known for his contributions as a scholar and writer in Northern Germany.

Records from the 18th century include references to a Wilhelm Ziesemer, born in 1725, who played a significant role in the civic administration of his township in East Prussia. His efforts in local governance were well-documented in municipal records. Moving into the 19th century, another prominent individual was Karl-August Ziesemer, born in 1798, who became known for his work in the field of agriculture, specifically in the development and implementation of crop rotation practices.

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Alexander Ziesemer, born in 1865, made a notable impact as an educator and reformer in the expanding educational system of Germany. His advocacy for educational reforms and publications on pedagogy enriched the educational landscape during that period.

Throughout its history, the surname Ziesemer has been associated with individuals who played significant roles within their communities, from landowners and political figures to scholars and educators. The name continues to highlight a deep connection to the regions of East Prussia and Pomerania, a testament to its historical and geographical roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ziesemer

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Ziesemer.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Ziesemer was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Ziesemer has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Ziesemer was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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