Explore the Family Name Scherz
The meaning of Scherz
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Schertz. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Scherz in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Scherz has seen a decline over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 55,481 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had slipped to 74,826, marking a drop of nearly 35%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname decreased from 346 in 2000 to 258 in 2010, reflecting a change of -25.43%. The proportion per 100k also fell by approximately 31% during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,481 | #74,826 | -34.87% |
| Count | 346 | 258 | -25.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.09 | -30.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scherz
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes for the surname Scherz between 2000 and 2010. While in 2000, almost 98% of individuals with this surname identified as White, this percentage dropped to around 91.47% in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, however, by 2010 these categories showed an increase. Specifically, about 2.33% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, 2.33% as Two or more races, and 3.88% as Hispanic. Meanwhile, the categories of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native saw no change over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.98% | 91.47% | -6.64% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.88% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.33% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.33% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |