Explore the Family Name Scheffer
The meaning of Scheffer
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Schäffer (see Schaffer 2). It is also found in Hungary.
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How common is the last name Scheffer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Scheffer has seen a slight decrease in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 15,446th most popular surname and it fell to the 16,343rd position in 2010, showing a change of -5.81%. Despite its drop in rank, the number of people bearing the surname Scheffer increased from 1,741 in 2000 to 1,763 in 2010, indicating a growth of 1.26%. However, when measured per 100,000 people, the proportion of individuals with this surname decreased by 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,446 | #16,343 | -5.81% |
| Count | 1,741 | 1,763 | 1.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.65 | 0.6 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scheffer
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data demonstrates changes among those who carry the Scheffer surname. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 97.59% in 2000 to 95.80% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, rising from 1.09% in 2000 to 2.21% in 2010. There were also increases in the percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races. However, no Scheffers identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.59% | 95.8% | -1.83% |
| Hispanic | 1.09% | 2.21% | 102.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.74% | 85% |
| Two or More Races | 0.57% | 0.62% | 8.77% |
| Black | 0.34% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |