Explore the Family Name Schectman
The meaning of Schectman
Jewish: variant of Schechtman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schectman in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schectman has seen a decrease in popularity over the first decade of the 21st century. In 2000, the surname was ranked 89,549 in popularity, but by 2010, it had fallen to 106,096, representing an 18.48% drop. The count of individuals with the surname also decreased from 192 in 2000 to 168 in 2010, a decline of 12.5%. Similarly, the proportion of people named Schectman per 100,000 population decreased by 14.29%, moving from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #89,549 | #106,096 | -18.48% |
| Count | 192 | 168 | -12.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schectman
The Decennial U.S. Census data on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Schectman shows that it is predominantly White. In 2000, 96.35% of those with the surname identified as White, and while this proportion dipped slightly to 94.64% in 2010, it still represents the vast majority. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. People identifying as two or more races also remained at zero throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.35% | 94.64% | -1.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |