Explore the Family Name Scherbarth
The meaning of Scherbarth
German: occupational name for a barber, from Middle High German scheren ‘to shear or cut’ + bart ‘beard’. Compare Sherbert.
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How common is the last name Scherbarth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Scherbarth has seen slight growth in the United States over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked 47,210th most common surname and by 2010, it climbed to 46,138th, a 2.27% increase. The number of individuals with this surname also rose during this period, from 423 in 2000 to 462 in 2010, a 9.22% jump. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,210 | #46,138 | 2.27% |
| Count | 423 | 462 | 9.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scherbarth
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Scherbarth, as reflected in the U.S. Census data, is predominantly White, accounting for 95.02% in 2010, though this marked a slight decrease from 96.93% in 2000. Those identifying as two or more ethnicities increased from 1.18% to 1.52%. Notably, the surname saw new appearances within Hispanic and Black ethnic identities, registering at 1.73% and 1.08% respectively in 2010, having been non-existent in these categories in 2000. The Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities reported no individuals with the Scherbarth surname in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.93% | 95.02% | -1.97% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.73% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 1.52% | 28.81% |
| Black | 0% | 1.08% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |