Explore the Family Name Schaack
The meaning of Schaack
1. German: from a shortened form of the medieval personal name Godschack (see Gottschalk). Compare Shack. 2. Luxembourgish: from an altered form of the French personal name Jacques, or perhaps a cognate of 1 above. 3. Dutch: variant, archaic or Americanized, of Schaak, a cognate of 1 above. 4. In some cases possibly also a shortened form of Van Schaack, a surname of Dutch origin.
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How common is the last name Schaack in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schaack experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Schaack ranked at 53,420 but slipped to 57,234 by 2010, registering a decline of approximately 7.14%. The count of individuals with the surname also dipped from 363 in 2000 to 356 in 2010, marking a reduction of about 1.93%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Schaack per 100k decreased by 7.69% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,420 | #57,234 | -7.14% |
| Count | 363 | 356 | -1.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schaack
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Schaack identify as White. In 2000, 98.35% of Schaacks identified as White; by 2010, this figure had slightly decreased to 96.91%, showing a slight change of -1.46%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.35% | 96.91% | -1.46% |
| 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% |