Explore the Family Name Scharmer
The meaning of Scharmer
North German: variant of Schermer 2. Some characteristic forenames: German Klaus, Otto.
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How common is the last name Scharmer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Scharmer witnessed a slight decline in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 75,219 in popularity and slipped to 80,131 in 2010, a drop of 6.53%. The count of people with this surname also marginally fell by 0.84%, from 239 in 2000 to 237 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 11.11% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,219 | #80,131 | -6.53% |
| Count | 239 | 237 | -0.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scharmer
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Scharmer surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most bearers identified as White, although the percentage decreased from 95.40 in 2000 to 92.83 in 2010. There was a minor increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.51% in 2000 to 2.95% in 2010. No significant changes were noted for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.4% | 92.83% | -2.69% |
| Hispanic | 2.51% | 2.95% | 17.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |