Explore the Family Name Scheaffer
The meaning of Scheaffer
Altered form of German Schaeffer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Scheaffer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Scheaffer showed a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname slipped from 47,389 in 2000 to 48,995 in 2010, reflecting a change of -3.39%. However, the actual count of individuals bearing this name rose slightly during this period from 421 to 430, an increase of 2.14%. The proportion per 100,000 also fell by 6.25%, indicating that while the absolute number of people with the surname increased, its prevalence compared to other names decreased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,389 | #48,995 | -3.39% |
| Count | 421 | 430 | 2.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scheaffer
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of those bearing the surname Scheaffer identified as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. From 2000 to 2010, there was a decrease in the percentage of Whites from 92.87% to 87.67%. During the same period, there was a notable increase in the percentage of Hispanics from 1.90% to 3.49% and the introduction of Black ethnicity at 2.79%. The percentage of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw a modest rise from 3.33% to 4.19%. There were no reported instances of Scheaffers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or belonging to two or more races during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.87% | 87.67% | -5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.33% | 4.19% | 25.83% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 3.49% | 83.68% |
| Black | 0% | 2.79% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |