Explore the Family Name Schachtner
The meaning of Schachtner
German: variant of Schacht.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schachtner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schachtner has seen a rise in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 79,115th most common surname in the United States, while in 2010, it had risen to the 75,564th position, marking a relative increase of 4.49%. In terms of absolute numbers, the count of people with the surname Schachtner grew from 224 in 2000 to 255 in 2010, a significant 13.84% increase. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 population also increased by 12.5% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,115 | #75,564 | 4.49% |
| Count | 224 | 255 | 13.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schachtner
The Decennial U.S. Census data also indicates changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Schachtner between 2000 and 2010. In both years, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decline from 97.77% in 2000 to 94.90% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, in 2010, 4.31% of individuals with the surname Schachtner identified as Hispanic, a demographic category not represented in the 2000 data. No individuals reported having two or more races in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.77% | 94.9% | -2.94% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.31% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |