Explore the Family Name Schecter
The meaning of Schecter
Altered form of Jewish Schechter. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Meir, Anat, Chaim, Emanuel, Isadore, Myer, Pnina, Shira, Sima.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schecter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Schecter has seen a slight increase in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 24,306th in terms of prevalence, but by 2010 it had risen to 24,001st, marking a modest growth of 1.25%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 966 in 2000 to 1,051 in 2010, indicating an 8.8% uptick. However, the proportion of individuals carrying the Schecter last name per 100,000 people remained unchanged at 0.36.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,306 | #24,001 | 1.25% |
| Count | 966 | 1,051 | 8.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schecter
The ethnicity associated with the surname Schecter saw some shifts during the same period, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, nearly all (97.72%) identified as White, but this decreased slightly to 94.86% by 2010. Hispanic representation among those with this surname grew substantially from 1.14% to 2.76%, a 142.11% increase. The percentage identifying as Two or More Races almost doubled, rising from 0.72% to 1.33%. Notably, there were no individuals who identified as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000; however, by 2010, 0.76% of individuals with the Schecter surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.72% | 94.86% | -2.93% |
| Hispanic | 1.14% | 2.76% | 142.11% |
| Two or More Races | 0.72% | 1.33% | 84.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.76% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |