Explore the Family Name Scheibe
The meaning of Scheibe
German: 1. topographic name from Middle High German schībe ‘disk, sphere, wheel’, commonly used as a field name. 2. metonymic occupational name for a craftsman who uses or produces disk(s) or wheel(s), like a potter, carpenter, or glazier, from the same word as 1 above. 3. habitational name from any of the places called Scheibe or Scheiben. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Egon, Erwin, Hilde, Inge, Otto.
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How common is the last name Scheibe in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Scheibe witnessed a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Scheibe was ranked 20,727th most popular in the U.S., with 1,186 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the name had dropped in rank to 22,770th, with a count of 1,125 individuals, indicating a decrease of 5.14%. Consequently, the proportion of people per 100,000 bearing the surname Scheibe also fell from 0.44 to 0.38, a decline of 13.64%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,727 | #22,770 | -9.86% |
| Count | 1,186 | 1,125 | -5.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.38 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scheibe
The Decennial U.S. Census data provides insights into the ethnicity of those bearing the surname Scheibe. Across both years, the vast majority identified as White, at 96.8% in 2000 and 95.73% in 2010. During this period, the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased slightly from 0.76% to 0.89%, while those identifying as two or more races decreased from 1.6% to 1.16%. The most significant change was observed in the Hispanic group, which saw an increase from 0.59% in 2000 to 1.42% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.8% | 95.73% | -1.11% |
| Hispanic | 0.59% | 1.42% | 140.68% |
| Two or More Races | 1.6% | 1.16% | -27.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.76% | 0.89% | 17.11% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |