Explore the Family Name Scharer
The meaning of Scharer
German: 1. (Schärer): variant of Scherer. This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine). 2. (also Schärer): status name for someone who owned or plowed shares of open land (allotted for cultivation), from Middle Low German schare. Compare Schaerer. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Hans.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Scharer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Scharer has experienced a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Scharer was ranked 33,876th most common surname in the United States with 634 bearers. By 2010, while the count of individuals bearing the surname had dropped slightly to 601, its rank had also slipped to 37,125. This represents a reduction of 9.59% in rank and 5.21% in count. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Scharer per 100,000 residents dropped by 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,876 | #37,125 | -9.59% |
| Count | 634 | 601 | -5.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.2 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scharer
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnicity distribution among those carrying the surname Scharer. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, though the percentage decreased slightly from 94.01% in 2000 to 92.01% in 2010. Notably, the proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw an increase of 66.36%, albeit from a small base, growing from 1.10% to 1.83%. Similarly, those reporting multiple ethnic identities rose from 2.05% to 3.16%, a growth of 54.15%. A modest increase was seen in the Hispanic community as well, going up from 2.05% to 2.50%. Meanwhile, no individuals with the Scharer surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.01% | 92.01% | -2.13% |
| Two or More Races | 2.05% | 3.16% | 54.15% |
| Hispanic | 2.05% | 2.5% | 21.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.1% | 1.83% | 66.36% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |