Explore the Family Name Schamel
The meaning of Schamel
South German: nickname for a shy person, from Middle High German schamel ‘modest, bashful’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Schamel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schamel has seen a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 48,469th in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it had dropped to 58,481st, marking a decrease of 20.66%. The count of individuals with this surname also declined from 409 in 2000 to 347 in 2010, a decrease of 15.16%. The proportion of people named Schamel per 100,000 individuals likewise decreased by 20% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,469 | #58,481 | -20.66% |
| Count | 409 | 347 | -15.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.12 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schamel
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there has been a slight shift in the ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Schamel between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, nearly all (98.04%) identified as White, but by 2010, that figure had slipped to 95.68%, a decrease of 2.41%. During the same period, the percentage identifying as Hispanic increased to 2.31% and those identifying as two or more races rose to 1.44%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.04% | 95.68% | -2.41% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.31% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.44% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |