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

Zueger, 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 Zueger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zueger in America

Zueger is the 78040th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zueger surname appeared 245 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 Zueger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zueger 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 Zueger

The surname Zueger originates from Switzerland, specifically within the German-speaking regions. It is believed to have emerged around the 13th or 14th century, a time when surnames began to be more commonly used in Europe. The name is prevalent in the canton of Glarus, a mountainous area that has historically been somewhat isolated, aiding in the preservation of local traditions and family names.

The etymology of Zueger can be traced back to Old High German and Swiss-German dialects. It is likely derived from the word zug, which means "pull" or "draught" and can indicate someone who worked with draught animals or was perhaps a transporter. Over time, the suffix -er, implying "one who," was added to form Zueger, referring to "one who pulls" or "one who transports."

Historical references to the name Zueger appear in old manuscripts and church records. For example, the name is documented in the church registers of Glarus from the 15th century onwards. Old spellings are varied, with forms like Zugger and Zuegger appearing in early records, reflecting the lack of standardized spelling practices during that era.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Zueger is found in a 1489 tax register from Glarus, listing a Hans Zueger, a farmer and local militia member. In the same region, a church document from 1532 mentions an Anna Zueger, indicating the name's presence in both civil and religious records.

As time progressed, more notable individuals bearing the Zueger surname emerged. Johan Peter Zueger, born in 1645, was a prominent landowner in Glarus and his descendants played significant roles in local governance and the Swiss Reformation movements of the 16th and 17th centuries. Another influential figure was Maria Theresia Zueger (1758-1820), who was known for her charitable work and contributions to local education and healthcare.

In the 19th century, Jakob Zueger (1825-1890) gained recognition as an innovative cheese maker, contributing to the development of Swiss cheese production techniques that are still valued today. Albert Zueger, born in 1883, became a respected figure in Swiss politics, serving in various municipal and cantonal roles throughout his life.

Throughout the centuries, the Zueger surname has been associated with various professions and contributions to Swiss society, preserving its historical and cultural significance in the regions where it has flourished.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zueger

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

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

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