Explore the Family Name Schaefers
The meaning of Schaefers
North German and Dutch: patronymic from Schaefer, i.e. ‘son of the shepherd’, a surname of German origin. Some characteristic forenames: German Bernd, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Schaefers in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schaefers saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Its rank dropped by 2.8% from 39,052 to 40,144. However, the count of individuals with the surname Schaefers actually increased slightly by 2.82%, from 531 to 546, during the same period. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased slightly by 5% from 0.2 to 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,052 | #40,144 | -2.8% |
| Count | 531 | 546 | 2.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schaefers
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Schaefers, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that it is predominantly White, with the percentage marginally reducing from 98.12% in 2000 to 97.44% in 2010. The percentage of Hispanic individuals with this surname also slightly reduced from 0.94% to 0.92%. Interestingly, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying as two or more races bearing the Schaefers surname by 2010, which wasn't present in 2000. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native with this surname recorded in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.12% | 97.44% | -0.69% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.92% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.94% | 0.92% | -2.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |