Explore the Family Name Schaumburg
The meaning of Schaumburg
German: habitational name from any of the places called Schaumburg or Schauenburg in Germany. This surname is also found in the Flemish part of Belgium. Some characteristic forenames: French Camille, Rodolph.
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How common is the last name Schaumburg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schaumburg saw a slight increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Schaumburg ranked 30,091 amongst all surnames in the United States and by 2010, it moved up to rank 30,101. Although there was a minor decline of 0.03% in ranking, the actual count of people with this surname grew from 735 to 779 during this period, indicating a growth rate of approximately 5.99%. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 reduced slightly from 0.27 to 0.26, marking a decrease of 3.7%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,091 | #30,101 | -0.03% |
| Count | 735 | 779 | 5.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.26 | -3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schaumburg
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that individuals bearing the surname Schaumburg predominantly identify as White, comprising 94.35% of the total in 2010, down from 95.78% in 2000. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 2.18% to 2.57% over the same time frame. Notably, there was also a significant rise in individuals identifying with two or more races, jumping from 1.22% to 1.93%, which represents a 58.20% change. Interestingly, the Black community with this surname appeared in the 2010 census data, making up 0.64%, while no representation was recorded for this group in 2000. The data showed no individuals with Schaumburg as their surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.78% | 94.35% | -1.49% |
| Hispanic | 2.18% | 2.57% | 17.89% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 1.93% | 58.2% |
| Black | 0% | 0.64% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |