Explore the Family Name Schei
How common is the last name Schei in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schei has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 70,473rd most popular surname, but by 2010 this ranking had dropped marginally to 71,265th. Similarly, its proportion per 100k individuals also saw a decline from 0.1 in 2000, to 0.09 in 2010, marking a 10% reduction. However, interestingly, the total count of individuals with the Schei surname increased by 5.79%, from 259 in 2000 to 274 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,473 | #71,265 | -1.12% |
| Count | 259 | 274 | 5.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schei
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the Schei surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with the percentage slightly decreasing from 96.14% to 95.99%. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races also declined substantially from 2.7% to 1.82%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native within these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.14% | 95.99% | -0.16% |
| Two or More Races | 2.7% | 1.82% | -32.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |