Explore the Family Name Scheyer
The meaning of Scheyer
German: 1. variant of Scheuer. 2. habitational name for someone from Scheyern, Bavaria.
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How common is the last name Scheyer in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Scheyer has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 80,502 in terms of commonality among surnames, but by 2010, it had dropped to rank 110,286, showing a 37% decrease. The number of people with this surname also decreased from 219 to 160, a drop of approximately 26.94%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,502 | #110,286 | -37% |
| Count | 219 | 160 | -26.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.05 | -37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scheyer
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the Scheyer surname predominantly identifies as White, which increased slightly from 92.69% in 2000 to 94.38% in 2010. There was also a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, up from 3.20% to 3.75%. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more races decreased from 2.28% to zero during this same time period. The data showed no individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.69% | 94.38% | 1.82% |
| Hispanic | 3.2% | 3.75% | 17.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.28% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |