Explore the Family Name Scherman
The meaning of Scherman
Americanized form of German Schermann, and a variant of the same Jewish (Ashkenazic) surname. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Aviva, Avraham, Emanuel, Mendy, Nosson, Yitzchok.
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How common is the last name Scherman in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Scherman" has seen a decline between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000 it was ranked as the 33,933rd most common surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to 41,234th in rank, a decrease of approximately 21.52%. The number of people bearing the surname also decreased during this period from 633 to 528, marking a negative change of nearly 16.59% in its prevalence. The proportion of individuals with the Scherman surname per 100,000 people also declined by 21.74%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,933 | #41,234 | -21.52% |
| Count | 633 | 528 | -16.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.18 | -21.74% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scherman
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the Scherman surname between 2000 and 2010. A significant majority identified as White, accounting for 93.36% in 2000 which slightly decreased to 90.53% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic with this surname saw a notable increase, rising from 2.69% to 4.92%. However, those identifying as having two or more ethnicities decreased from 1.90% to 1.33%. There were no individuals with the Scherman surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, but by 2010, this group made up 0.95%. Similarly, American Indian and Alaskan Native representation also appeared in 2010 at 1.14%, while Black representation slightly dropped from 1.26% to 1.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.36% | 90.53% | -3.03% |
| Hispanic | 2.69% | 4.92% | 82.9% |
| Two or More Races | 1.9% | 1.33% | -30% |
| Black | 1.26% | 1.14% | -9.52% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.14% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.95% | 0% |