Explore the Family Name Schettler
The meaning of Schettler
German: 1. variant of Schüttler (see Schuttler). 2. variant of Schöttler (see Schoettler). Some characteristic forenames: German Heinrich, Fritz.
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How common is the last name Schettler in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schettler has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 29,016th most common surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 26,873rd spot, marking a change of 7.39 percent. The count also increased over this period, with 770 individuals bearing the name in 2000 compared to 904 in 2010, an increase of 17.4 percent. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals bearing the surname per 100,000 people increased by 6.9 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,016 | #26,873 | 7.39% |
| Count | 770 | 904 | 17.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.31 | 6.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schettler
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Schettler identify as White, with the proportion remaining steady at 95.58 percent in both 2000 and 2010. There were no identified Asian/Pacific Islanders or Black individuals with this surname during these years. However, there was a marked decrease in those identifying as two or more races, falling from 1.69 percent in 2000 to 1.00 percent in 2010, a change of -40.83 percent. Conversely, there was a noticeable increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, from 1.43 percent in 2000 to 1.99 percent in 2010, marking a change of 39.16 percent. Furthermore, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also increased from 0.78 percent to 1.11 percent during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.58% | 95.58% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.43% | 1.99% | 39.16% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.78% | 1.11% | 42.31% |
| Two or More Races | 1.69% | 1% | -40.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |