Explore the Family Name Schieffer
The meaning of Schieffer
German: variant of Schiffer or Schiefer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schieffer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schieffer has seen a significant decrease in popularity over the years. In the year 2000, this surname was ranked 25,374th in the United States, but by 2010 it had fallen to 38,754th, marking a decline of 52.73 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 916 to 570 during this period, representing a decrease of 37.77 percent. This trend is further confirmed by the proportion per 100,000 people, which also saw a reduction of 44.12 percent between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,374 | #38,754 | -52.73% |
| Count | 916 | 570 | -37.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.19 | -44.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schieffer
When observing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Schieffer, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that it predominantly belongs to people who identify as White. In 2000, 98.36 percent of individuals with this surname identified as White, slightly decreasing to 97.89 percent in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native was zero in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 0.76 percent identified as Hispanic, but this number dropped to zero by 2010. The proportion of those identifying with two or more ethnicities was 0.66 percent in 2000, but this too decreased to zero by 2010. This indicates that the surname Schieffer is largely monolithic in its ethnic identity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.36% | 97.89% | -0.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.66% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.76% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |