Explore the Family Name Schaffhauser
The meaning of Schaffhauser
German: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Schaffhausen, for instance one on the Rhine river in Switzerland. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto.
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How common is the last name Schaffhauser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schaffhauser has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. During this period, the rank of the name dropped from 64,934 to 68,770, marking a decline of about 5.91 percent. However, the actual count of people bearing the name remained stable at 286. The proportion of individuals with the surname Schaffhauser per 100,000 population also reduced slightly from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010, illustrating a 9.09 percent decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #68,770 | -5.91% |
| Count | 286 | 286 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schaffhauser
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most people with the surname Schaffhauser identify as White, although the percentage decreased by 2.15 percent from 97.90 in 2000 to 95.80 in 2010. Interestingly, while there were no individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2000, the 2010 census recorded a 2.10 percent representation within the Schaffhauser surname population. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, those indicating two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native showed no recorded change, either due to absence of representation or suppression of data for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.9% | 95.8% | -2.15% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |