Explore the Family Name Schelin
The meaning of Schelin
1. Swedish: probably a habitational name from placenames beginning with Skäl- (e.g. Skälby or Skällinge), Schel- being an ornamental spelling of this element, + the adjectival suffix -in, a derivative of Latin -in(i)us ‘relating to’. 2. Americanized form of German Schellin. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Jorgen, Lennart.
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How common is the last name Schelin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schelin saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 41,657th with 492 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 42,511 even though the count increased to 510. Despite the increase in individuals with the Schelin surname, its proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 5.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,657 | #42,511 | -2.05% |
| Count | 492 | 510 | 3.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schelin
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of people with the surname Schelin identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 1.68% over the decade. There were no reported individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic experienced an increase of 28.69%, while those identifying as two or more races also increased by 38.03%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.92% | 93.33% | -1.68% |
| Hispanic | 2.44% | 3.14% | 28.69% |
| Two or More Races | 1.42% | 1.96% | 38.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |