Explore the Family Name Schauman
The meaning of Schauman
Americanized form of German Schaumann.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schauman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Schauman has slightly declined over a decade. In 2000, the surname ranked 57,406 in popularity with 332 instances recorded. However, by 2010, it had dropped to rank 61,745 with a count of 325. This represents a change of -7.56 in ranking and a slight decrease of -2.11 in the count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,406 | #61,745 | -7.56% |
| Count | 332 | 325 | -2.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schauman
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Schauman has also seen some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of people with the Schauman surname identified as White (94.88%). However, this percentage dropped to 92.62% in 2010. There were small increases in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 0% to 1.54%) and Hispanic (from 1.81% to 2.46%). The proportion of individuals identifying as Black decreased from 1.51% in 2000 to zero in 2010. There was no recorded change for American Indian and Alaskan Native or those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.88% | 92.62% | -2.38% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.46% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 2.46% | 35.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.54% | 0% |
| Black | 1.51% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |