Explore the Family Name Schielke
The meaning of Schielke
1. North German: derivative of Schiel. 2. Germanized form of Sorbian Žyłka, Žyłko, or Šyłko (see Schilke). Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Gerhard, Gunther, Reinhart.
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How common is the last name Schielke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schielke has seen a slight decline over the years. In 2000 the surname was ranked at 52608 and by 2010, it had dropped to a rank of 57372, indicating a 9.06% decrease in its popularity. When looking at the number of people with this last name, there were 370 individuals recorded in 2000 and 355 in 2010, marking a 4.05% drop. The proportion of Schielkes per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.14 to 0.12 over this period, which means a reduction of 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,608 | #57,372 | -9.06% |
| Count | 370 | 355 | -4.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schielke
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Schielke identify as White, accounting for 95.41% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 94.93% in 2010. A small percentage of Schielkes identified as Hispanic, with 2.97% in 2000 and 2.54% in 2010, indicating a 14.48% decrease. There were no Schielkes who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both the 2000 and 2010 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.41% | 94.93% | -0.5% |
| Hispanic | 2.97% | 2.54% | -14.48% |
| 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% |