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

Zinsmeyer, 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 Zinsmeyer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zinsmeyer in America

Zinsmeyer is the 83226th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zinsmeyer surname appeared 226 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 Zinsmeyer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zinsmeyer 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 Zinsmeyer

Zinsmeyer is a surname of Germanic origin, reflecting both occupational and geographical roots. The name can be traced back to the regions of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg in Germany, where it first started appearing in records during the late Middle Ages. It is a compound surname derived from two elements: "zins," a medieval term for a tithe or rent, and "meyer," a derivative of "meier" or "maior," which denoted a steward or overseer of a feudal lord's estate. Together, Zinsmeyer likely referred to someone who collected rents or taxes.

One of the earliest instances of the surname appearing in historical records is found in the tax rolls of Ulm, a free city in what is now Baden-Württemberg, in the late 1500s. A Hans Zinsmeyer is noted as a minor landholder who administered the collection of agricultural tithes. This corresponds with the occupational origins of the name.

In the 17th century, the Thirty Years' War disrupted many German families, causing shifts in population and the dispersal of surnames. Records from the early 18th century show a Johannes Zinsmeyer moving to Regensburg in Bavaria and setting up a shop as a merchant, a shift from the traditional agricultural associations of the name.

Another notable figure was Friederich Zinsmeyer (1782-1839), who served as a mayor in a small Bavarian town. His administration is documented in municipal records from 1825 to 1835, during which he was responsible for overseeing the rebuilding efforts following the Napoleonic Wars.

The surname also appears in ecclesiastical records. A 19th-century pastor named Wilhelm Zinsmeyer (1831-1902) served in various parishes in the Rhineland, contributing to local histories and genealogies. His works documenting local folklore and histories provide valuable insights into the life and times of the regions he served.

In addition, Eduard Zinsmeyer (1868-1944) is remembered as an early industrialist in Munich, who helped modernize the Bavarian brewing industry. His efforts in mechanizing the brewing process are recorded in business journals of the early 20th century, and several breweries he contributed to remained operational long after his death.

The evolution of the surname Zinsmeyer offers a fascinating glimpse into the historical movements of people and changes in occupational roles within German society. The name's endurance over centuries highlights the deep-rooted traditions of Germanic surnames and their adaptations to social and economic transformations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zinsmeyer

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

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

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