Explore the Family Name Scheihing
The meaning of Scheihing
German: unrounded form of Scheuhing, a nickname for a specter or a person who inspires fear, from Middle High German schiuhe, schiuhinc ‘specter’.
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How common is the last name Scheihing in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Scheihing saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 83,965th in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 88,336th rank, marking a drop of 5.21%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname saw a marginal increase from 208 in 2000 to 210 in 2010. This corresponds to a decrease in the proportion per 100,000 people, moving from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010, a decrease of 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,965 | #88,336 | -5.21% |
| Count | 208 | 210 | 0.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scheihing
As for the ethnicity associated with the surname Scheihing, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there was a slight shift observed from 2000 to 2010. Throughout both years, no persons carrying the Scheihing surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The majority of people with this surname identified as White, with this ethnic group constituting 97.6% in 2000 and dropping slightly to 96.19% in 2010, a decrease of 1.44%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.6% | 96.19% | -1.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |