Explore the Family Name Scheiman
The meaning of Scheiman
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Scheinman. 2. Americanized form of German Scheimann: shortened form of Scheidemann (see Scheideman 1). Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Binyomin, Hinda.
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How common is the last name Scheiman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Scheiman has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Scheiman was ranked as the 61,207th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to 65,593rd. Overall, this represented a decline of 7.17% in its ranking. Furthermore, the number of individuals bearing the surname Scheiman also fell from 307 in 2000 to 302 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 1.63%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also reduced from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010, marking a decline of 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,207 | #65,593 | -7.17% |
| Count | 307 | 302 | -1.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scheiman
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Scheiman identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. Approximately 97.07% identified as White in 2000, slipping slightly to 96.69% in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, there was a small percentage (1.66%) who identified as Hispanic in 2010, which was not present in the 2000 data. There were no reported instances of individuals identifying with two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.07% | 96.69% | -0.39% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.66% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |