Explore the Family Name Schattner
The meaning of Schattner
German and Jewish (western Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from any of several places called Schaten or Schatten, or a topographic name for someone living in a shady location, from Middle High German schate ‘shade, protection’. Some characteristic forenames: German Detlef, Gerd, Gerhardt.
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How common is the last name Schattner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schattner has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Schattner was ranked 64,385th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to 69,170th, marking a decline of approximately 7.43%. The total count of individuals with this surname also slightly decreased from 289 in 2000 to 284 in 2010, representing a decrease of 1.73%. The proportion of people named Schattner per 100,000 decreased by 9.09% from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,385 | #69,170 | -7.43% |
| Count | 289 | 284 | -1.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schattner
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Schattner identify as White. In 2000, 97.23% of Schattners identified as White, which slightly decreased to 95.42% by 2010. A very small percentage, 2.42% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 2.46% in 2010, identified as Hispanic. There were no significant changes in other ethnicities, with records for Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remaining at zero or suppressed for privacy reasons throughout both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.23% | 95.42% | -1.86% |
| Hispanic | 2.42% | 2.46% | 1.65% |
| 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% |