Explore the Family Name Schaber
The meaning of Schaber
German: from an agent derivative of schaben ‘to scrape, to shave’ (Middle High German schaben), hence an occupational name for a carpenter or a barber (compare Schaab).
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How common is the last name Schaber in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Schaber" saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In terms of rank, it went from being the 23,796th most popular surname in 2000 to the 24,838th in 2010, showing a decrease of 4.38%. However, the total count of people with this surname increased slightly from 992 to 1002, growing by 1.01%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also decreased by 8.11%, from 0.37 to 0.34.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,796 | #24,838 | -4.38% |
| Count | 992 | 1,002 | 1.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.34 | -8.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schaber
In contrast, the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Schaber" experienced some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Predominantly associated with White ethnicity in 2000 at 99.29%, this decreased to 96.31% in 2010, a change of -3.00%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation within those bearing this surname saw an increase from 0.50% to 2.30%, a substantial growth of 360.00%. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races also registered under this surname in 2010 at 0.60%. There were no recorded instances of this surname associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.29% | 96.31% | -3% |
| Hispanic | 0.5% | 2.3% | 360% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.6% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |