Explore the Family Name Schauss
The meaning of Schauss
German: variant of Schaus. Some characteristic forenames: German Dietmar, Guenther, Heinz, Manfred.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schauss in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schauss has seen a slight decrease in overall popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 62,046, and by 2010, the ranking had dropped to 64,891, marking a decrease of 4.59%. Despite this shift in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Schauss surname increased marginally from 302 in 2000 to 306 in 2010, representing a growth rate of 1.32%. This change led to a minor decrease in the proportion per 100,000 people having the surname Schauss, dropping from 0.11 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,046 | #64,891 | -4.59% |
| Count | 302 | 306 | 1.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schauss
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Schauss also experienced some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, accounting for 96.36% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 99.02% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a complete drop, going from 1.66% in 2000 to zero in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, and those identifying with two or more races remained stagnant at zero throughout both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.36% | 99.02% | 2.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |