Explore the Family Name Schearer
The meaning of Schearer
Altered form of German Schärer, a variant of Scherer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schearer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Schearer' experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 63,450 in terms of popularity but dropped to 66,164 by 2010, representing a 4.28% decrease. However, despite the dip in ranking, the count of individuals with this surname slightly increased from 294 in 2000 to 299 in 2010, marking a growth of 1.7%. The proportion per 100k also fell from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010, indicating a 9.09% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,450 | #66,164 | -4.28% |
| Count | 294 | 299 | 1.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schearer
When it comes to ethnicity, the surname 'Schearer' remained predominantly associated with White ethnicity between the years 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly, moving from 97.62% in 2000 to 97.32% in 2010, a minor change of -0.31%. Moreover, the surname had some association with Hispanic ethnicity in 2000 at 1.70%, but this percentage dropped to zero by 2010. There were no recorded associations with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.62% | 97.32% | -0.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |