Explore the Family Name Scharlau
The meaning of Scharlau
East German: habitational name from a place so named.
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How common is the last name Scharlau in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Scharlau saw a marginal change between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Scharlau ranked 57,849 in popularity and increased slightly to rank 57,914 in 2010, indicating a decrease by 0.11 percent. However, the number of individuals with the Scharlau surname grew from 329 in 2000 to 351 in 2010, an increase of 6.69 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.12 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,849 | #57,914 | -0.11% |
| Count | 329 | 351 | 6.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scharlau
The Decennial U.S. Census also provided valuable insights into the ethnic identity of those bearing the Scharlau surname. In 2000, nearly all (97.87%) identified as White, which decreased slightly to 95.16% in 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was an introduction of diversity within the Scharlau clan in 2010, as 2.56% reported being of two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.87% | 95.16% | -2.77% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.56% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |