Explore the Family Name Schermann
The meaning of Schermann
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Scherer, formed with Middle High German man, German Mann ‘man’. Compare Scherman and Sherman.
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How common is the last name Schermann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schermann has experienced a decline in popularity within the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 70,906 and by the year 2010, it had slipped to rank 79,846, showing a drop of 12.61%. The census also showed that the count of persons with this surname decreased from 257 to 238 during that same period, marking a reduction rate of 7.39%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Schermann per 100,000 individuals in the population fell by 20%, from 0.1 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,906 | #79,846 | -12.61% |
| Count | 257 | 238 | -7.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schermann
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Schermann, the data compiled from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that most bearers of the name identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, the percentage of those identifying as White was notably high, although it did decrease slightly from 96.11% in 2000 to 92.44% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those who identified as Hispanic saw a significant increase over the decade, jumping from 3.50% to 6.30%. No Schermanns identified as either Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year according to the available census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.11% | 92.44% | -3.82% |
| Hispanic | 3.5% | 6.3% | 80% |
| 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% |