Explore the Family Name Scheckel
The meaning of Scheckel
German: diminutive of Scheck.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Scheckel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Scheckel has experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 47,026 in 2000, it fell to 47,521 in 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 1.05%. However, interestingly, the count of individuals with this surname increased by almost 5% from 425 in 2000 to 446 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped slightly by 6.25%, from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,026 | #47,521 | -1.05% |
| Count | 425 | 446 | 4.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scheckel
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the vast majority of individuals with the Scheckel surname identify as White, accounting for 95.29% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 94.84% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also decreased from 3.76% in 2000 to 3.36% in 2010. There was no change in the percentage of those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period. However, there was a small increase in those identifying with two or more ethnic identities, from zero in 2000 to 1.12% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.29% | 94.84% | -0.47% |
| Hispanic | 3.76% | 3.36% | -10.64% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.12% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |