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

Ziglar, 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 Ziglar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ziglar in America

Ziglar is the 25356th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ziglar surname appeared 976 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 Ziglar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ziglar 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 Ziglar

The surname Ziglar originates from the German-speaking regions of Europe, notably within the area that is now modern-day Germany and parts of Switzerland. It can be traced back to the medieval period, with its roots in the Old High German language. The surname is derived from the word "Ziegel," which translates to "brick" in English. The suffix "ar" or "er" is a common occupational suffix in German, indicating a person who is associated with or engaged in a specific activity. Consequently, Ziglar would have originally referred to someone who was a brickmaker or worked with bricks.

Historically, the name Ziglar or its earlier variants like Ziegler appear in various medieval documents and records. One of the earliest references can be found in manuscripts dating back to the 13th century. For instance, a record from the town of Freiburg in Breisgau, which is part of present-day Germany, mentions a man named Heinrich Ziegler in the year 1268. The town's archives contain several such mentions of the surname in relation to individuals involved in the construction trade.

In subsequent centuries, the surname spread to different parts of Europe, often changing slightly in spelling due to regional dialects and orthographic conventions. In Switzerland, the name appears in the canton of Zurich with a notable instance being that of Hans Ziegler, born in 1540 and documented as a respected member of the local guild of builders.

The 17th and 18th centuries saw further geographical spread and variations of the name. During this time, records from Alsace, a region that frequently shifted between French and German control, list a number of individuals with the surname Ziegler. One prominent figure is Johannes Ziegler, born in Strasbourg in 1675, who became a well-known architect in the region.

In the 19th century, some bearers of the surname emigrated to the United States, bringing variations of the name with them. Notable among them is Peter Ziglar, born in 1806 in Bavaria, who emigrated to the United States in 1834. He settled in Pennsylvania and became a well-known figure in the local brickmaking industry, contributing to the construction of several important buildings in Philadelphia.

Another famous Ziglar from the 20th century is Hilde Ziglar, born in 1892 in Munich. She was an influential artist and part of the Bauhaus movement, known for her innovative use of materials in sculpture and design. Her works are still celebrated in art circles today.

In summary, the surname Ziglar has a rich history rooted in the German-speaking regions of Europe, with its origins as an occupational name for brickmakers. Through various historical records, notable individuals, and geographic spread, the name has evolved while maintaining its connection to its initial meaning.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ziglar

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

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 Ziglar 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 Ziglar 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 Ziglar was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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