Explore the Family Name Schehr
The meaning of Schehr
German: variant of Scheer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schehr in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Schehr has increased from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Schehr was ranked the 50,903rd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had climbed to the 49,177th position, reflecting a growth rate of 3.39%. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also rose from 385 in 2000 to 428 in 2010, marking an 11.17% increase. This change is further emphasized by the proportion per 100,000 people which went up by 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,903 | #49,177 | 3.39% |
| Count | 385 | 428 | 11.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schehr
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Schehr surname. In 2000, nearly all (97.92%) of those with the Schehr surname identified as White. By 2010, although still the dominant ethnicity, the percentage of Whites had decreased slightly to 95.56%. Meanwhile, there were no Schehr individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or of two or more races in 2000, but by 2010 both these groups made up 1.17% each of the overall Schehr population. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a rise from 1.56% to 1.87%. There were no changes in the percentages of those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.92% | 95.56% | -2.41% |
| Hispanic | 1.56% | 1.87% | 19.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.17% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.17% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |