Explore the Family Name Schiefen
The meaning of Schiefen
German: probably a habitational name from a place called Schiefenbusch or Schiefendorf, denoting an irregular plot or field (German schief, Low German scheef ‘slanted, bent, crooked’).
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How common is the last name Schiefen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schiefen experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 90,652nd and fell to 97,210th by 2010, reflecting a change of -7.23%. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 189 to 187 during this period, representing a modest decline of -1.06%. The proportion of people with the Schiefen surname per 100,000 people decreased by -14.29%, indicating its lessening prevalence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #90,652 | #97,210 | -7.23% |
| Count | 189 | 187 | -1.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schiefen
Turning to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals bearing the Schiefen surname identify as White. In 2000, this group accounted for 97.35% of all Schiefens, but this figure fell slightly to 95.19% by 2010, indicating a change of -2.22%. There were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Interestingly, those identifying as Hispanic emerged within this time frame, rising from 0% representation in 2000 to 3.21% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.35% | 95.19% | -2.22% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.21% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |