Explore the Family Name Scheumann

The meaning of Scheumann

German: 1. shortened form of Scheunemann. 2. elaborated form of Scheu as a nickname for a shy person.

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How common is the last name Scheumann in the United States?

The Scheumann surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 52,827th in popularity among surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 56,836th spot, marking a decrease of 7.59%. The count of individuals with this name also decreased from 368 in 2000 to 359 in 2010, translating to a -2.45% change. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people decreased by 14.29%, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.

20002010Change
Rank#52,827#56,836-7.59%
Count368359-2.45%
Proportion per 100k0.140.12-14.29%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scheumann

Regarding ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, those bearing the Scheumann surname were primarily of White ethnic identity. In 2000, 98.37% of those with the Scheumann surname identified as White, although this percentage slightly decreased to 96.94% by 2010, representing a -1.45% change. No significant associations were found linking the Scheumann surname to Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during these years.

20002010Change
White98.37%96.94%-1.45%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Hispanic0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%