Explore the Family Name Schaedel

The meaning of Schaedel

German (Schädel): see Schadel.

Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.

How common is the last name Schaedel in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schaedel has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The surname's rank increased from 50,055th to 49,461st, a change of approximately 1.19%. Additionally, the total count of individuals with this surname rose from 393 in 2000 to 425 in 2010, marking an 8.14% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 individuals declined slightly by 6.67%, indicating that while the absolute number of people with the surname grew, its relative prevalence compared to other surnames decreased.

20002010Change
Rank#50,055#49,4611.19%
Count3934258.14%
Proportion per 100k0.150.14-6.67%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schaedel

Reviewing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Schaedel, again according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, changes occurred over the decade from 2000 to 2010. The majority of individuals with the surname identified as White, although this percentage dropped slightly from 92.11% to 91.29%. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a slight increase from 1.78% to 1.88%. There was also a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 4.33% to 4.94%. In contrast, there were no recorded instances of individuals with the surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.

20002010Change
White92.11%91.29%-0.89%
Hispanic4.33%4.94%14.09%
Asian/Pacific Islander1.78%1.88%5.62%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%