Explore the Family Name Schaal
The meaning of Schaal
1. German: habitational name from Schaala in Thuringia (so named from scalaha ‘dirty water’) or Lake Schaal on the Schaale river near Ratzeburg. 2. German and Dutch: metonymic occupational name for someone who made dishes (for scales), vessels for drinking, etc., from Middle Low German, Dutch schale ‘dish’. 3. Dutch (Van der Schaal): topographic name for someone living on marshy land, from Dutch schald ‘shallow’.
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How common is the last name Schaal in the United States?
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals information about the popularity of the surname Schaal in the United States. In 2000, the surname ranked 13,812th and was carried by approximately 2,009 people, equivalent to 0.74 per 100k population. By 2010, the rank had dropped slightly to 14,920 with 1,984 bearers of the surname, making for a proportion of 0.67 per 100k population. This represents a decrease in both rank and count by 8.02% and 1.24% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,812 | #14,920 | -8.02% |
| Count | 2,009 | 1,984 | -1.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.74 | 0.67 | -9.46% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schaal
Turning to ethnic identity associated with the surname Schaal, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of bearers identify as White, accounting for 96.52% in 2000 and 95.87% in 2010. The second largest group identifies as Hispanic, increasing noticeably from 1.05% in 2000 to 1.86% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 0.45% to 0.35%, while those identifying as Black also experienced a significant decrease from 0.70% to 0.30%. The percentage of people identifying as having two or more races increased from 0.90% to 1.16%, and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a slight rise from 0.40% to 0.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.52% | 95.87% | -0.67% |
| Hispanic | 1.05% | 1.86% | 77.14% |
| Two or More Races | 0.9% | 1.16% | 28.89% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.4% | 0.45% | 12.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.45% | 0.35% | -22.22% |
| Black | 0.7% | 0.3% | -57.14% |