Explore the Family Name Schellhammer
The meaning of Schellhammer
German: metonymic occupational name for someone who worked in a quarry, from Middle High German schelhamer ‘sledgehammer’. Compare Shelhamer, Shellhamer, and Shellhammer.
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How common is the last name Schellhammer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schellhammer witnessed a slight dip in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Schellhammer ranked 52,500th among surnames and its rank fell to 55,505th by 2010, representing a decline of roughly 5.72%. The count of people with this surname also saw a small reduction from 371 in 2000 to 370 in 2010, a decrease of about 0.27%. Moreover, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people declined by 7.14%, moving from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,500 | #55,505 | -5.72% |
| Count | 371 | 370 | -0.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schellhammer
On the ethnicity front, the Schellhammer surname was majorly linked to White ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. From 2000 to 2010, the percentage of Whites bearing this name lowered slightly from 97.04% to 95.41%, a minor drop of around 1.68%. During the same period, there was an increase in the Hispanic representation from 1.35% in 2000 to 3.24% in 2010, marking a significant growth of 140%. No changes were observed for Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities between 2000 and 2010, with their proportions remaining fixed at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.04% | 95.41% | -1.68% |
| Hispanic | 1.35% | 3.24% | 140% |
| 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% |