Explore the Family Name Schaffler
The meaning of Schaffler
South German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (Schäffler): see Schaeffler. Some characteristic forenames: German Bernhard, Frieda, Gunter, Helmut, Hermann, Otto. Jewish Getzel.
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How common is the last name Schaffler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schaffler has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the decade between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Schaffler was ranked as the 87,729th most popular surname, slipping to 93,125th place in 2010, reflecting a drop of 6.15%. Interestingly, despite this drop in rank, the count of individuals with the surname remained consistent at 197 for both years. This indicates that while other surnames may have increased in frequency, the number of people named Schaffler remained constant.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #87,729 | #93,125 | -6.15% |
| Count | 197 | 197 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schaffler
According to the ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, individuals with the surname Schaffler primarily identify as White, with an increase from 89.85% in 2000 to 91.88% in 2010. There was also a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 5.08% in 2000 to 6.09% in 2010, a change of 19.88%. The category of Two or more races was reported in 2000 at 2.54%, but no data is available for that category in 2010. No Schafflers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.85% | 91.88% | 2.26% |
| Hispanic | 5.08% | 6.09% | 19.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.54% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |