Explore the Family Name Schermer
The meaning of Schermer
1. Dutch: habitational name from the polder Schermer in the North Holland province. 2. German: occupational name from Middle Low German schermere ‘fencer, street player’. 3. Jewish (western Ashkenazic): most likely a variant of Schirmer. Some characteristic forenames: German Friedrich, Gerhard, Manfred, Nicolaus, Reinhold.
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How common is the last name Schermer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schermer has seen a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Schermer was ranked 28,994th, but by 2010 it had fallen to the 39,419th position, marking a decrease of about 35.96 percent. Furthermore, the count of individuals with this surname also followed the same trend, decreasing from 771 in 2000 to 558 in 2010, a drop of approximately 27.63 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people with this surname also decreased from 0.29 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010, a reduction of around 34.48 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,994 | #39,419 | -35.96% |
| Count | 771 | 558 | -27.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.19 | -34.48% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schermer
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides information about the ethnicity of those with the Schermer surname. In terms of ethnic identity, the majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, albeit with a slight decrease from 94.81 percent to 94.09 percent. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw an increase from 1.43 percent in 2000 to 2.33 percent in 2010. Similarly, the Hispanic population within this surname group increased from 1.69 percent to 2.33 percent within the same period. However, the percentages for Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native remained at zero, and those identifying with two or more races dropped to zero in 2010, down from 1.69 percent in 2000. Overall, while some changes were observed, the dominant ethnicity remained constant for this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.81% | 94.09% | -0.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.43% | 2.33% | 62.94% |
| Hispanic | 1.69% | 2.33% | 37.87% |
| Two or More Races | 1.69% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |