Explore the Family Name Schemm
The meaning of Schemm
German: from Middle High German scheme, schem ‘mask, shadow’, perhaps a nickname for someone who was considered mysterious.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schemm in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schemm saw a minor decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 41,382nd and dropped to 44,957th by 2010, indicating a decline of 8.64% in its overall popularity ranking. The count of people with this surname also decreased during this period, from 496 in 2000 to 477 by 2010, presenting an approximate 3.83% reduction. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Schemm per 100k population fell by 11.11%, from 0.18 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,382 | #44,957 | -8.64% |
| Count | 496 | 477 | -3.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schemm
The ethnicity identity associated with the surname Schemm also experienced slight changes between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with 96.17% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.60% in 2010. Those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities showed a notable decline of 30.39%, reducing from 1.81% to 1.26%. Meanwhile, people identifying as Hispanic decreased from 1.21% to 1.05%, reflecting a 13.22% drop. The census reported no individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.17% | 95.6% | -0.59% |
| Two or More Races | 1.81% | 1.26% | -30.39% |
| Hispanic | 1.21% | 1.05% | -13.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |