Explore the Family Name Schardt
The meaning of Schardt
German: 1. topographic name from Middle High German schart ‘(small) pass, gap in a mountain ridge’. 2. nickname for someone with a noticeable bodily injury or malformation, from Middle High German schart ‘notched, damaged’. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Hans, Helmut, Horst, Kurt, Margarethe.
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How common is the last name Schardt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Schardt' underwent a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname was ranked 25,329th in terms of popularity; however, by 2010 it had slipped to 26,516th, marking a dip of 4.69%. Interestingly, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 918 in 2000 to 920 in 2010, yet its proportion per 100k people dropped by 8.82%, indicating that its relative popularity decreased as the country's population grew.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,329 | #26,516 | -4.69% |
| Count | 918 | 920 | 0.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.31 | -8.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schardt
The ethnicity associated with the surname 'Schardt' also experienced subtle shifts over the same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In both years, the overwhelming majority of those bearing this surname identified themselves as White (96.95% in 2000 and 96.3% in 2010). There was a marginal increase in the percentage of those identifying as belonging to two or more races (1.20% to 1.30%) while there was a slight decrease in those identifying as Hispanic (1.42% to 1.30%). The proportion of people with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained at zero in 2000 but showed a small uptick to 0.76% in 2010. No one with the Schardt surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.95% | 96.3% | -0.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 1.3% | 8.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.42% | 1.3% | -8.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.76% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |