Explore the Family Name Schield
The meaning of Schield
Altered form of Swiss German and German Schild.
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How common is the last name Schield in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Schield has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, Schield was ranked 41,924th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to 45,253rd position, reflecting a decline of approximately 7.94%. The number of people with the surname Schield also reduced from 488 in 2000 to 473 in 2010, indicating a decrease of about 3.07%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the Schield surname per 100,000 people also fell by 11.11% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,924 | #45,253 | -7.94% |
| Count | 488 | 473 | -3.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schield
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Schield identify as White. In 2000, about 97.13% of people with the last name Schield were White, which slightly decreased to 94.71% by 2010. There are no records of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native bearing the Schield surname in either year. However, there was a significant increase in the Hispanic population with this surname, from 1.43% in 2000 to 3.59% in 2010. This represents a rise of more than 150%. The proportion of those identifying as two or more races dropped from 1.02% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.13% | 94.71% | -2.49% |
| Hispanic | 1.43% | 3.59% | 151.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.02% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |