Explore the Family Name Schaut
The meaning of Schaut
1. German: possibly a variant of Schuth. 2. Flemish and Dutch: status name for a village headman or sherrif, from Middle Dutch schoute, scholte.
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How common is the last name Schaut in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schaut has seen minor changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 37,640 and rose slightly in rank to 39,486 by 2010, marking a 4.9% decrease in popularity. The count of individuals with this surname remained relatively stable, going from 556 in 2000 to 557 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 9.52%, going from 0.21 to 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,640 | #39,486 | -4.9% |
| Count | 556 | 557 | 0.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schaut
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides information on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Schaut. In 2000, approximately 97.66% of individuals with the surname identified as White, decreasing slightly to 94.61% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, going from 1.26% in 2000 to 2.33% in 2010, an 84.92% increase. Interestingly, there was a slight emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, which was not recorded in 2000. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.66% | 94.61% | -3.12% |
| Hispanic | 1.26% | 2.33% | 84.92% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.97% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |