Explore the Family Name Schaus
The meaning of Schaus
German: nickname for a simpleton, from a Rhenish Franconian and Lower Rhine dialect word, Schaus.
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How common is the last name Schaus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schaus saw a slight decrease in popularity ranking from 30352 in 2000 to 30367 in 2010, indicating a drop of 0.05%. However, the number of individuals carrying the Schaus surname increased from 727 to 770 over the same period, experiencing a growth of 5.91%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people decreased slightly by 3.7%, from 0.27 to 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,352 | #30,367 | -0.05% |
| Count | 727 | 770 | 5.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.26 | -3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schaus
Turning to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Schaus surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a small decrease of 3.59% in this group over the decade, dropping from 97.94% to 94.42%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant surge, increasing by 144.24% from 1.65% to 4.03%. The category of Two or more races also appeared in the 2010 data, with 0.91% of Schaus surname holders identifying as such. There were no reported individuals within Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.94% | 94.42% | -3.59% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 4.03% | 144.24% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.91% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |