Explore the Family Name Schear
The meaning of Schear
Altered form of German Schaer or Schier.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schear in the United States?
According to the data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schear has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 39,824th in terms of commonality and fell to 43,369th place in 2010, representing an 8.9% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a minor reduction, falling from 519 in 2000 to 498 in 2010, equivalent to a 4.05% drop. This decline is also reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which decreased by 10.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,824 | #43,369 | -8.9% |
| Count | 519 | 498 | -4.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schear
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Schear as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census illustrates that it is predominantly associated with White ethnicity. However, over the decade, there have been some notable shifts. From 2000 to 2010, there was a slight decrease in individuals identifying as White from 95.95% to 94.58%. Simultaneously, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose by 73.28%, albeit from a low base of 1.16% in 2000 to 2.01% in 2010. Additionally, representation among Hispanics increased from 1.35% to 2.41% during the same period. There were no recorded individuals associating this surname with Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities, or self-identifying as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.95% | 94.58% | -1.43% |
| Hispanic | 1.35% | 2.41% | 78.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.16% | 2.01% | 73.28% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |