2000
#128,797
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Zigrang
A surname derived from an Austrian or German topographic name referring to a zigzag path or road.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Zigrang. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Zigrang 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
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Zigrang in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Zigrang, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Black (3.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Zigrang
The surname Zigrang likely has its origins in the German-speaking regions of Europe, particularly in Germany or Austria. The name seems to date back several centuries, though the exact time period of its origin is difficult to pinpoint. It is believed to be derived from older German words or names, possibly involving the elements "zig," which can be a root in various Germanic words, and "rang," which may be related to the concept of rank or standing within a community.
In historical records, variations of the surname Zigrang may appear in documents from the late medieval period onward. Although the surname itself does not appear in widely known manuscripts like the Domesday Book—which is focused on England—the name might be found in regional records within Germany or Austria, such as church registers, tax documents, or local annals.
One of the earliest recorded uses of a similar name can be traced to the 16th century in the Bavarian region, where a Hans Zigrang is mentioned in local records from 1593. By the 17th century, the surname appears in multiple parish registers. For instance, Johann Zigrang, a notable figure in the Tyrolean region, was born in 1628 and was recorded as a respected community leader and craftsman until his death in 1690.
Moving to the 18th century, another prominent individual with this surname was Maria Zigrang, born in 1745 in what is now southern Germany. Her marriage in 1767 is recorded in the church books of the region, and she was known to be influential in local social circles.
The name continued to appear in the 19th century, with figures such as Andreas Zigrang, born in 1821, who was an advocate for agricultural improvements in the Swabian region. His efforts in agronomy were noted in publications of the time, and his death in 1893 marked the end of an era in regional farming advancements.
In the early 20th century, Paul Zigrang, born in 1887, is noted for his contributions during World War I as an officer in the German Imperial Army. His service records and personal letters have been preserved in historical military archives, enriching the heritage of the Zigrang surname.
In the American context, Emil Zigrang, a German immigrant born in 1881, made his mark through business ventures in the early 1900s. He was particularly active in the midwestern United States, where his entrepreneurial spirit helped establish several successful enterprises before his death in 1965.
Overall, the surname Zigrang carries a rich history, interwoven with numerous personal stories and contributions from various individuals across different centuries, ensuring its place in both regional and genealogical records.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Zigrang
Among Census respondents with the surname Zigrang, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Black (3.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Zigrang 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 Zigrang surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White86.7% · 104
- Hispanic or Latino4.2% · 5
- Black or African American3.3% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.5% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 2
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Zigrang
Zigrang 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
#133,863
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 126
+4 bearers (+3.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,066 places
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
-6 bearers (-4.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,186 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #128,797 | 122 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #133,863 | 126 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.3%) | Down 5,066 places |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | -6 bearers (-4.8%) | Down 8,186 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 Zigrang 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 | #133,863 | #142,049 | -6.1% |
| Count | 126 | 120 | -4.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Zigrang bearers went from 126 to 120 (-4.8% change). The surname moved down 8,186 positions in the national ranking, going from #133,863 to #142,049.
FAQ
Zigrang surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Zigrang?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Zigrang. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Zigrang?
Zigrang ranks #142,049 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 120 people with the surname Zigrang. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), 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 Zigrang.
Has Zigrang become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Zigrang went from 126 recorded bearers to 120. That is a decrease of 6 (-4.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #133,863 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Zigrang?
Among Census respondents with the surname Zigrang, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Black (3.3%). 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 Zigrang in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.7% (104 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Zigrang appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (86.7%), Hispanic (4.2%), Black (3.3%). 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 Zigrang (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 Zigrang mean?
A surname derived from an Austrian or German topographic name referring to a zigzag path or road. 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 Zigrang (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 many people share the surname Zigrang?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.