Explore the Family Name Scherzinger
The meaning of Scherzinger
Swiss German: habitational name for someone from Scherzingen on Lake Constance.
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How common is the last name Scherzinger in the United States?
The surname Scherzinger saw a slight decrease in popularity from the year 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Scherzinger was ranked 47,485th most popular surname and increased slightly to 48,995th in 2010, a drop of approximately 3.18%. The count of people with this surname also rose modestly from 420 in 2000 to 430 in 2010, an increase of 2.38%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a small decrease of 6.25% from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,485 | #48,995 | -3.18% |
| Count | 420 | 430 | 2.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scherzinger
The Decennial U.S. Census data on ethnicity reveals that the surname Scherzinger predominantly identifies as White, accounting for 96.19% in 2000 and increasing to 97.21% in 2010. A very small percentage identify as Hispanic, which saw a slight rise from 1.43% in 2000 to 1.63% in 2010. There were a few who identified as belonging to two or more races in 2000, but this dropped to zero by 2010. No individuals with the surname Scherzinger identified themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.19% | 97.21% | 1.06% |
| Hispanic | 1.43% | 1.63% | 13.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |