Explore the Family Name Schierling
The meaning of Schierling
German: 1. habitational name from a place of that name in Bavaria. 2. variant of Scherling. Some characteristic forenames: German Hartmut.
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How common is the last name Schierling in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schierling saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 76,700th in 2000, it had dropped to 85,049th by 2010, indicating a -10.89% change. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 233 to 220, marking a -5.58% shift. Accordingly, the proportion of people with the surname Schierling per 100,000 population decreased by -22.22%, from 0.09 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,700 | #85,049 | -10.89% |
| Count | 233 | 220 | -5.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schierling
When observing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Schierling, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census, we see that it is predominantly White. In 2000, 96.57% of individuals with this surname identified as White, and although this slightly decreased to 95.91% by 2010, it remains the overwhelming majority. Interestingly, there was a minor increase in those identifying as Hispanic, up from 3.00% in 2000 to 3.64% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.57% | 95.91% | -0.68% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 3.64% | 21.33% |
| 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% |