Explore the Family Name Schaad
The meaning of Schaad
Swiss German, German, and Dutch: variant of Schade.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schaad in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schaad's popularity has slightly declined within a decade. In 2000, it was ranked at 21,054 but dropped to 21,583 in 2010, marking a change of -2.51%. However, interestingly, the actual count of people with the Schaad surname increased from 1,163 to 1,209, an increase of 3.96% over the same period. The proportion per 100,000 population saw a decrease of approximately 4.65%, slipping from 0.43 to 0.41.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,054 | #21,583 | -2.51% |
| Count | 1,163 | 1,209 | 3.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.41 | -4.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schaad
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data provides some intriguing insights. Within the 10-year period, there was a notable shift among those identifying as Hispanic; this group rose sharply by 161.29%, increasing from 1.55% to 4.05%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as White descended from 96.90% to 94.13%, a drop of approximately 2.86%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those claiming two or more races also saw increases of 11.54% and 5.81% respectively. There were no changes recorded for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.9% | 94.13% | -2.86% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 4.05% | 161.29% |
| Two or More Races | 0.86% | 0.91% | 5.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.52% | 0.58% | 11.54% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |