Explore the Family Name Scheele
The meaning of Scheele
North German and Dutch: variant of Scheel. Some characteristic forenames: German Frieda, Gerhardt, Joerg, Juergen, Jurgen, Klaus, Orlo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Scheele in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Scheele has increased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 14,912 and rose to a ranking of 13,660 by 2010, marking an 8.4% change in rank. The count of individuals with the Scheele surname has also grown by 21.69%, from 1,821 in 2000 to 2,216 in 2010. Moreover, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people underwent a 10.29% increase, from 0.68 in 2000 to 0.75 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,912 | #13,660 | 8.4% |
| Count | 1,821 | 2,216 | 21.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.68 | 0.75 | 10.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scheele
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that majority of those with the Scheele surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase of 0.10% over the decade. Hispanic representation among individuals with the Scheele surname saw an increase of 55.19% during the same period. On the other hand, those identifying as two or more races decreased by 20.61%. Furthermore, representation of Black individuals dropped significantly by 43.75%. It's important to note that no individuals with the Scheele surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in neither 2000 nor 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.4% | 94.49% | 0.1% |
| Hispanic | 1.54% | 2.39% | 55.19% |
| Two or More Races | 1.65% | 1.31% | -20.61% |
| Black | 1.92% | 1.08% | -43.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |