Explore the Family Name Schaefbauer
The meaning of Schaefbauer
German (Schäfbauer): occupational name for a farmer who grew peas and other legumes, from South German schefe ‘pod, peas’ + bauer ‘grower’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schaefbauer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schaefbauer saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 74,957th most popular surname in the United States, climbing to 74,141st in 2010. This represents a change of approximately 1.09%. The number of people with this surname also rose during this period from 240 to 261, marking an increase of 8.75%. Despite this growth, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,957 | #74,141 | 1.09% |
| Count | 240 | 261 | 8.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schaefbauer
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Schaefbauer surname. In 2000, individuals identifying as white accounted for 94.17% of those with this surname, rising to 97.70% in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic dropped from 4.17% in 2000 to zero in 2010. The census recorded no instances of the surname amongst individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Black individuals, or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.17% | 97.7% | 3.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 4.17% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |