Explore the Family Name Scherzer
How common is the last name Scherzer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Scherzer has seen a significant decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked as the 24,701st most popular surname in 2000, it dropped to the 44,730th rank by 2010, a decline of more than 81%. The number of individuals carrying the surname also decreased during this period from 947 to 480, representing a decline of roughly 49%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,701 | #44,730 | -81.09% |
| Count | 947 | 480 | -49.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.16 | -54.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scherzer
When examining ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the vast majority of individuals with the surname Scherzer identify as White, with 97.89% in 2000 and 97.29% in 2010. There was a slight increase in those identifying as Hispanic during this time, moving from 1.27% to 1.46%. Interestingly, the 2010 census showed that just over 1% of those with the Scherzer surname identified with two or more ethnicities, a category not represented in the 2000 data. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.89% | 97.29% | -0.61% |
| Hispanic | 1.27% | 1.46% | 14.96% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.04% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |