Explore the Family Name Schey
The meaning of Schey
1. South German: variant of Scheu. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): from the Yiddish personal name Shay(e), a pet form of Yeshaye (see Isaiah). Some characteristic forenames: German Lorenz.
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How common is the last name Schey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Schey has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Schey was ranked 37,480 in terms of prevalence, while in 2010 it dropped to 48,436, marking a 29.23% decrease in its ranking. Additionally, the count of individuals with the last name Schey also fell from 559 to 436, indicating a 22% reduction. The proportion of those bearing the surname per 100,000 people similarly decreased by 28.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,480 | #48,436 | -29.23% |
| Count | 559 | 436 | -22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.15 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schey
The Schey surname's ethnic identity distribution, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, demonstrated negligible changes between 2000 and 2010. The largest ethnic group to bear the name remained White with 97.50% in 2000, slightly increasing to 97.71% in 2010. The Hispanic representation also saw an increase, moving from 1.25% to 1.61%. Those of Asian or Pacific Islander descent, Black, and American Indian or Alaskan Native backgrounds reported no individuals with the Schey surname in both years. There was a noted decrease in those identifying with two or more races, falling from 0.89% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.5% | 97.71% | 0.22% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 1.61% | 28.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.89% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |