Explore the Family Name Schechtman
The meaning of Schechtman
Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a ritual slaughterer, a variant of Schechter, with the agent suffix -er replaced by Yiddish man ‘man’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Sura, Emanuel, Hyman.
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How common is the last name Schechtman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schechtman had a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Schechtman was ranked as the 56,979th most popular surname, with 335 people bearing the name. Ten years later, it slipped to 59,171st place while the count increased to 342, indicating a growth rate of 2.09%. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals remained constant at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,979 | #59,171 | -3.85% |
| Count | 335 | 342 | 2.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schechtman
The ethnic identity breakdown for the surname Schechtman, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White. In 2000, 99.10% of individuals carrying this surname identified as White. A decade later, this figure decreased slightly to 97.66%, but still remained the dominant ethnicity. In 2010, some Schechtmans also identified as Hispanic, representing 1.75% of the total Schechtmans. No individuals with this last name identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these two Census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.1% | 97.66% | -1.45% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.75% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |