Explore the Family Name Scheffel
The meaning of Scheffel
1. South German: metonymic occupational name for a cooper, from southern dialect Schäffl, a diminutive of Schaff ‘tub, barrel’. 2. German: metonymic occupational name from Middle High German scheffel ‘dry measure (for grain and salt)’ for the maker or user. 3. German (Rhineland): status name for a juror (from Middle High German scheffel). Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Hannes, Arno, Konrad, Kurt, Mathias.
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How common is the last name Scheffel in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Scheffel saw a slight decrease between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Scheffel was ranked as the 23,683rd most popular surname in the United States. By 2010, it had slipped to the 24,370th spot, marking a 2.9% drop. However, the actual count of individuals bearing the Scheffel name grew slightly by 3.01%, from 998 in 2000 to 1,028 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decline of 5.41%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,683 | #24,370 | -2.9% |
| Count | 998 | 1,028 | 3.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.35 | -5.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scheffel
In terms of ethnic identity, the Scheffel surname showed some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Those identifying as White made up the majority of individuals with the Scheffel surname – growing from 95.69% in 2000 to 96.50% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 30%, albeit from a small base. However, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races dropped significantly by 51.43%. The proportion of people with the Scheffel surname who identified as Hispanic also decreased, dropping by 13.16% over that decade. There were no individuals with the Scheffel surname who identified as Black, American Indian or Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.69% | 96.5% | 0.85% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 1.65% | -13.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.78% | 30% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% | 0.68% | -51.43% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |