Explore the Family Name Scheibel
The meaning of Scheibel
German: 1. diminutive of Scheibe 1. 2. (Silesia and Bohemia): from a German pet form of the Slavic personal name Schiban.
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How common is the last name Scheibel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Scheibel saw a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Scheibel was ranked at 31,014 but fell to 35,764 by 2010, indicating a decrease of 15.32%. The number of people with this surname also dropped from 708 in 2000 to 628 in 2010, marking an 11.3% decrease. As a result, the proportion of individuals named Scheibel per 100,000 people also decreased by 19.23%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,014 | #35,764 | -15.32% |
| Count | 708 | 628 | -11.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.21 | -19.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scheibel
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Scheibel surname identify as White. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a slight increase in the percentage of those identifying as White, moving from 97.18% to 97.45%. Those who identified as having two or more ethnic identities increased by 12.39%, shifting from 1.13% to 1.27%. There were no changes reported for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Notably, the percentage of individuals with the Scheibel surname who identified as Hispanic dropped to zero in 2010 from 1.13% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.18% | 97.45% | 0.28% |
| Two or More Races | 1.13% | 1.27% | 12.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.13% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |