Explore the Family Name Scaman
The meaning of Scaman
English (Lincolnshire): nickname from Middle English skei ‘timid, shy’ + man ‘man’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Scaman in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Scaman saw a notable decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Scaman ranked at 95,567 in terms of surname popularity, but by 2010 it had fallen to 124,548, marking a decline of over 30%. The number of individuals bearing the Scaman surname also decreased during this period, dropping from 177 in 2000 to 138 in 2010, signifying a reduction of more than 22%. Accordingly, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k population fell by nearly 29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #95,567 | #124,548 | -30.33% |
| Count | 177 | 138 | -22.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.05 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scaman
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Scaman, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly white. In both 2000 and 2010, over 98% of those with the Scaman surname identified as white, with a slight decrease of 0.32% over the decade. There were no recorded instances of Scaman being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year. Similarly, there weren't any instances of the surname being linked to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.87% | 98.55% | -0.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |