Explore the Family Name Damschroder
The meaning of Damschroder
German (Damschröder): distinguishing name for a tailor (see Schroder) who lived by a dike or highway, Middle Low German dam (see Damm).
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How common is the last name Damschroder in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Damschroder has seen a decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 58,553rd most common name, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 64,559th spot, marking a 10.26% decrease in ranking. The actual count of individuals with this surname also declined from 324 in 2000 to 308 in 2010, a drop of 4.94%. Correspondingly, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased by 16.67%, falling from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,553 | #64,559 | -10.26% |
| Count | 324 | 308 | -4.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Damschroder
In terms of ethnicity, census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Damschroder surname identify as White, with only a slight decline from 96.30% in 2000 to 96.10% in 2010. However, there has been a significant increase in the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.54% in 2000 to 2.27% in 2010 - a rise of 47.40%. Meanwhile, no changes were reported for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities between these two years. Again, this information is based on the Decennial U.S. Census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.3% | 96.1% | -0.21% |
| Hispanic | 1.54% | 2.27% | 47.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |