Explore the Family Name Schiek
The meaning of Schiek
German: variant of Schieck. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Ulrich.
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How common is the last name Schiek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Schiek has seen a decline in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Schiek was ranked as the 64,008th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to the 72,332nd spot, marking a 13% decrease in rank. The actual count of individuals bearing the surname also decreased by about 7.56%, from 291 in 2000 to 269 in 2010. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Schiek per 100,000 population also fell by 18.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,008 | #72,332 | -13% |
| Count | 291 | 269 | -7.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schiek
In terms of ethnicity, as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the Schiek surname is predominantly associated with White ethnic identity. In 2000, nearly 99% of those with the Schiek surname identified themselves as White, although this percentage slightly declined to approximately 97% in 2010. No significant change was recorded in other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native between 2000 and 2010, maintaining either zero or negligible representation among individuals with the Schiek surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.97% | 97.03% | -1.96% |
| 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% |