Explore the Family Name Schaer
The meaning of Schaer
South German (Schär): variant of Scherer. Some characteristic forenames: German Juerg, Kurt, Wolfgang.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schaer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schaer saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 28,433rd most popular, but by 2010 it had dropped to 30,139th place, marking a decrease of 6%. The count also decreased from 790 in 2000 to 778 in 2010, representing a change of -1.52%. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 10.34% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,433 | #30,139 | -6% |
| Count | 790 | 778 | -1.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.26 | -10.34% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schaer
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Schaer showed some fluctuations between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Those identifying as white made up the largest proportion in both years, although their percentage decreased slightly from 94.94% to 93.70%. The Hispanic representation increased by 33%, growing from 2.03% to 2.70%. Similarly, those identifying as Black increased by 58.43%, from 0.89% to 1.41%. However, the proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races decreased by 14.55%, going from 1.65% to 1.41%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.94% | 93.7% | -1.31% |
| Hispanic | 2.03% | 2.7% | 33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.65% | 1.41% | -14.55% |
| Black | 0.89% | 1.41% | 58.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |