Explore the Family Name Scheiber
The meaning of Scheiber
1. German (Tyrol): variant of Scheibe, the -er suffix denoting an in habitant. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a glazier, from German Scheibe ‘window pane’ + the agent suffix -er.
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How common is the last name Scheiber in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Scheiber experienced slight changes in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Scheiber was ranked as the 25,304th most popular surname in the United States, whilst in 2010 it saw a marginal dip to the 25,518th position, marking a decrease of 0.85%. However, during the same period, the count of individuals bearing the surname Scheiber saw an increase by 5.33%, from 919 individuals in 2000 to 968 in 2010. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people decreased slightly by 2.94%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,304 | #25,518 | -0.85% |
| Count | 919 | 968 | 5.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.33 | -2.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scheiber
When examining the ethnicity of those carrying the Scheiber surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most identify as White. In 2000, 96.52% of Scheibers identified as white, slightly decreasing to 95.76% in 2010. The data also shows that the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased significantly from 1.09% to 0.52% over the same period. Conversely, the number of Scheibers identifying as being of two or more ethnicities increased by 75.38%, from 0.65% to 1.14%. Furthermore, there was an increase in the percentage of Scheibers identifying as Hispanic, from 1.41% to 2.17. Meanwhile, there were no recorded Scheibers who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.52% | 95.76% | -0.79% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 2.17% | 53.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.65% | 1.14% | 75.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.09% | 0.52% | -52.29% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |