Explore the Family Name Schadler
The meaning of Schadler
German (Schädler): occupational name for a tub- and bucketmaker, from an agent derivative of Middle Low German, Middle High German schedel ‘small wooden tub, bucket’. Some characteristic forenames: German Alfons, Ernst, Otto, Reinhold.
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How common is the last name Schadler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schadler experienced a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Schadler ranked 28,912 in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it had dropped to 36,736—a decrease of 27.06%. Similarly, the count of people with this surname decreased from 774 in 2000 to 608 in 2010, marking a reduction of 21.45%. The proportion of individuals with the surname Schadler per 100,000 also saw a decrease, going from 0.29 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,912 | #36,736 | -27.06% |
| Count | 774 | 608 | -21.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.21 | -27.59% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schadler
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Schadler identify as White—96.64% in 2000, increasing slightly to 97.04% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic accounted for 1.81% in 2000, but this figure dropped to 1.32% in 2010. A small percentage (0.90%) identified as belonging to two or more races in 2000, but this category was not represented at all in the 2010 data. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.64% | 97.04% | 0.41% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 1.32% | -27.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.9% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |