Explore the Family Name Scheidt
The meaning of Scheidt
German: variant of Scheid. Some characteristic forenames: German Johann, Kurt, Rudi, Otto, Udo.
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How common is the last name Scheidt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Scheidt saw a small decline in ranking from 2000 to 2010, sliding from 12,022nd place to 12,296th place which signifies a -2.28% change. However, the count of individuals carrying the Scheidt surname saw a slight increase over this decade, growing from 2,384 in 2000 to 2,528 in 2010, indicating a 6.04% growth. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also saw a slight decrease from 0.88 to 0.86, marking a -2.27% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,022 | #12,296 | -2.28% |
| Count | 2,384 | 2,528 | 6.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.88 | 0.86 | -2.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scheidt
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Scheidt identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, albeit with a slight decrease from 94.67% to 94.26%. The second largest group was those identifying as Hispanic, which saw a slight increase from 2.06% to 2.25%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those of two or more races also increased slightly from 1.22% to 1.34% and 1.47% to 1.62%, respectively. Lastly, no individuals with the Scheidt surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, 0.32% identified as Black and 0.20% as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.67% | 94.26% | -0.43% |
| Hispanic | 2.06% | 2.25% | 9.22% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 1.62% | 10.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.22% | 1.34% | 9.84% |
| Black | 0% | 0.32% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.2% | 0% |