Explore the Family Name Schertzer
The meaning of Schertzer
German and Jewish: variant of Scherzer.
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How common is the last name Schertzer in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schertzer has seen a decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Schertzer was ranked 49,869 in popularity, with about 395 individuals carrying this surname. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped slightly to 53,419 and the count had also decreased to 387. This signifies a change of -7.12 in rank and -2.03 in count. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decline of -13.33, going from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,869 | #53,419 | -7.12% |
| Count | 395 | 387 | -2.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schertzer
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Schertzer identify as White. Over the ten year period from 2000 to 2010, there was a small decrease in the percentage of Schertzer identifying as White, moving from 96.71% to 95.87%. During that same period, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also saw a decrease, going from 2.53% to 2.07%. There were no individuals with the surname Schertzer who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.71% | 95.87% | -0.87% |
| Hispanic | 2.53% | 2.07% | -18.18% |
| 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% |