Explore the Family Name Schau
The meaning of Schau
1. German: northern variant of Schuh. 2. North German: habitational name from a place so named in Schleswig-Holstein. 3. German: probably also an occupational name for an official inspector of wares and products (at markets etc.), from Middle High German schou(we) ‘sight, show, inspection’. 4. Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farmsteads in southeastern Norway named Skau, from Old Norse skógr ‘wood, forest’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Gudrun, Per. German Hans, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Schau in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schau has seen a minor shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 28,166 with 800 individuals carrying the name, corresponding to around 0.3 individuals per 100k. By 2010, the ranking slipped slightly to 28,777, even though the count of individuals with the surname increased to 827. This suggests that while the surname's usage grew by 3.38%, its popularity declined by 2.17% relative to other surnames.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,166 | #28,777 | -2.17% |
| Count | 800 | 827 | 3.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.28 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schau
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also reveals some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Schau. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (97.88%), followed by Hispanic (1.00%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.63%). No individuals identified as Black, American Indian or Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races. However, by 2010, while the majority still identified as White (95.89%), there were notable increases in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (1.33%) and Hispanic (1.69%). Additionally, a new category emerged with 0.85% identifying as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.88% | 95.89% | -2.03% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 1.69% | 69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.63% | 1.33% | 111.11% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.85% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |