Explore the Family Name Schaffter
The meaning of Schaffter
German (Schäffter): occupational name for a maker of wooden shafts for tools and weapons, from an agent derivative of Middle High German, Middle Low German schaft ’shaft, spear, lance’.
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How common is the last name Schaffter in the United States?
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the popularity of the surname Schaffter has slightly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Schaffter ranked 69,636th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had risen to 68,770th position, marking an increase of 1.24%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period from 263 people in 2000 to 286 in 2010, a growth of 8.75%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,636 | #68,770 | 1.24% |
| Count | 263 | 286 | 8.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schaffter
Concerning the ethnicity associated with the surname Schaffter, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White. In 2000, 98.1% of individuals with the surname Schaffter were White, a figure that slightly decreased to 97.9% by 2010. There were no reported individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native or as having two or more races for both years. However, the percentage identifying as Hispanic showed a minor increase from 0% in 2000 to 1.75% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.1% | 97.9% | -0.2% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.75% | 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% |