Explore the Family Name Scheler
The meaning of Scheler
German: from an agent derivative of Middle High German scheln ‘to peel’, probably an occupational name for someone who peeled bark from trees for use in the tanning process. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Kurt, Otto.
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How common is the last name Scheler in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Scheler has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of this surname dropped from 47,838 in 2000 to 60,196 in 2010, indicating a decrease of approximately 25.83%. Along with this drop in rank, the count of people bearing this surname also decreased from 416 in 2000 to 335 in 2010 – a reduction of about 19.47%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the Scheler surname per 100,000 population also fell by 26.67% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,838 | #60,196 | -25.83% |
| Count | 416 | 335 | -19.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.11 | -26.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scheler
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Scheler identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 97.12% to 94.93% over the decade. In 2010, some individuals started identifying as Hispanic, which wasn't the case in 2000. There was also a small increase in those identifying with two or more races, moving from 1.44% in 2000 to 1.49% in 2010. However, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either of the census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.12% | 94.93% | -2.25% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 1.49% | 3.47% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |