Explore the Family Name Schares
The meaning of Schares
Possibly an Americanized form of German Scheers, a variant of Schar 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schares in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schares has seen a minor decline between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked 57,985 in popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to 58,876, a decrease of 1.54%. However, the actual count of individuals carrying this surname increased from 328 to 344 during the same period, marking a rise of 4.88%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained steady at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,985 | #58,876 | -1.54% |
| Count | 328 | 344 | 4.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schares
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests that the majority of people with the surname Schares identify as White, with an increase from 96.04% in 2000 to 97.09% in 2010. A small percentage identifies as Hispanic, decreasing slightly from 1.52% to 1.45% over the decade. There were individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, however, this group was not represented in the 2010 data. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census year, and there were no individuals who claimed two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.04% | 97.09% | 1.09% |
| Hispanic | 1.52% | 1.45% | -4.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.52% | 0% | -100% |