Explore the Family Name Schieck
The meaning of Schieck
South German: nickname for someone with a deformity, from Middle High German schiec ‘crooked, twisted’. Compare Sheek. Some characteristic forenames: German Lorenz, Oskar.
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How common is the last name Schieck in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schieck has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 65,668th in terms of popularity but dropped to the rank of 73,666 by 2010, indicating a decline of 12.18%. Similarly, the count of people with this surname also decreased from 282 in 2000 to 263 in 2010, showing a fall of 6.74%. The proportion of individuals named Schieck per 100,000 people also declined by 10.0% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,668 | #73,666 | -12.18% |
| Count | 282 | 263 | -6.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schieck
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Schieck as per the Decennial U.S. Census, it is predominantly associated with the White ethnicity. In 2000, approximately 97.87% of those bearing the surname identified as White, which marginally reduced to 97.72% in 2010, marking a small change of -0.15%. The surname did not register any significant representation among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either 2000 or 2010. Additionally, there were no instances of individuals identifying with two or more races for this surname in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.87% | 97.72% | -0.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |