Explore the Family Name Scharr
The meaning of Scharr
South German: variant of Scharrer 2.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Scharr in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Scharr saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name held the rank of 54,152 with 357 individuals bearing it. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 64,200 as the count decreased to 310 individuals, marking a 13.17% decline. Accordingly, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people also fell from 0.13 to 0.11, showing a decrease of approximately 15.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,152 | #64,200 | -18.56% |
| Count | 357 | 310 | -13.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scharr
When reviewing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Scharr, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White. In 2000, an overwhelming 97.76% identified as White, though this percentage slightly decreased to 94.84% by 2010. The data also shows an increase in those identifying with two or more races, from 1.40% in 2000 to 1.61% in 2010. Additionally, it is worth noting that in 2010, 2.9% of individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic, whereas no such identification was recorded in 2000. The categories Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all reported no change during this timeframe.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.76% | 94.84% | -2.99% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.9% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% | 1.61% | 15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |