Explore the Family Name Scheffert
The meaning of Scheffert
German: variant of Schaefer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Scheffert in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Scheffert saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 70,473, and by 2010 it had dropped to 72,771, a -3.26% change. The number of individuals bearing this surname, however, saw a small increase from 259 in 2000 to 267 in 2010, a change of 3.09%. However, when considering proportion per 100k people, there was a decrease of -10.0%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,473 | #72,771 | -3.26% |
| Count | 259 | 267 | 3.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scheffert
When we look at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Scheffert, according to Decennial U.S. Census data, we see that it is predominantly associated with White ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, over 98% of those with the Scheffert surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease of -0.51% over these years. This surname shows no recorded association with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 98.5% | -0.51% |
| 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% |