Explore the Family Name Schellinger
The meaning of Schellinger
German: possibly a variant of Schillinger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schellinger in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schellinger has seen a significant decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Schellinger was ranked 34,554th in terms of surname prevalence, but by 2010 it dropped to 49,723rd, representing a 43.9% decrease in ranking. The actual count of individuals with the surname also fell by nearly 32%, from 620 in 2000 to 422 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people named Schellinger per 100,000 decreased by approximately 39%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,554 | #49,723 | -43.9% |
| Count | 620 | 422 | -31.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.14 | -39.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schellinger
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Schellinger surname. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying with two or more races, and Black individuals. There was a small representation of Schellinger within the American Indian and Alaskan Native demographic in 2000, but this was not present in the 2010 data. The majority of individuals bearing the Schellinger name identified as White, making up 97.58% and 96.92% in 2000 and 2010 respectively. However, there was a small increase in the percentage of Schellingers identifying as Hispanic, climbing from 0.81% in 2000 to 1.42% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.58% | 96.92% | -0.68% |
| Hispanic | 0.81% | 1.42% | 75.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.13% | 0% | 0% |