Explore the Family Name Schertz
The meaning of Schertz
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name for a jester or a nickname for a facetious person, from Middle High German scherz, German Scherz ‘amusement, game, jest’. Compare Scherz and Shirts.
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How common is the last name Schertz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schertz has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 24,827th in popularity with approximately 941 individuals carrying this surname. By 2010, its rank had slid to 27,646th, while the count of individuals bearing the name dropped to about 870, an 11.35% decrease in ranking and a 7.55% decrease in count. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also decreased from 0.35 to 0.29, showing a 17.14% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,827 | #27,646 | -11.35% |
| Count | 941 | 870 | -7.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.29 | -17.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schertz
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Schertz, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, accounting for 96.92% in 2000 and marginally decreasing to 96.90% in 2010. There was a slight increase in those identifying as two or more races, going from 0 in 2000 to 1.03% in 2010. During the same period, there was a notable decrease in the Hispanic representation, dropping from 1.81% to 1.26%, a 30.39% decline. There were no recorded instances of the Schertz surname amongst Asian/Pacific Islanders, Blacks, or American Indians and Alaskan Natives during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.92% | 96.9% | -0.02% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 1.26% | -30.39% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.03% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |