Explore the Family Name Schierer
The meaning of Schierer
1. South German: variant of Scheurer. 2. North German: topographic name from a regional word schiere ‘boundary’, hence for someone who lived near a dividing line.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schierer in the United States?
The popularity of the surname "Schierer" has seen a significant drop according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Schierer ranked 57,849 in popularity and had a count of 329 individuals. However, by 2010, its rank fell sharply to 84,463 and the count decreased to 222 people. This marked a drop of 46.01% in rank and a reduction of 32.52% in the total count. The proportion per hundred thousand also reduced by 33.33%, going down from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,849 | #84,463 | -46.01% |
| Count | 329 | 222 | -32.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.08 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schierer
In terms of ethnic identity, the surname "Schierer" is predominantly associated with the White community as documented in the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, about 99.39% of those bearing this surname identified as White and this percentage slightly increased to 99.55% in 2010. No significant percentages were noted within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in both years. These figures remained virtually unchanged at zero for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.39% | 99.55% | 0.16% |
| 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% |