Explore the Family Name Schiess
The meaning of Schiess
German: probably a variant of Schiesser. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Klaus, Otto, Ulrich.
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How common is the last name Schiess in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schiess saw a slight uptick between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Schiess was ranked 31,738 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it moved up slightly to rank 31,724. The number of people with this surname also increased from 688 in 2000 to 728 in 2010, a change of about 5.81%. However, when considering the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people, there was a small decrease of -3.85% from 2000 to 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,738 | #31,724 | 0.04% |
| Count | 688 | 728 | 5.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schiess
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides an insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Schiess. Between 2000 and 2010, the largest ethnic group to carry this surname was White, although their representation decreased slightly from 95.78% to 94.37%. On the other hand, those identifying as Hispanic with the Schiess surname increased from 2.33% to 2.88%. There was a noticeable increase in the percentage of individuals of two or more races carrying the surname, going from 1.16% in 2000 to 1.79% in 2010. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups were either zero or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.78% | 94.37% | -1.47% |
| Hispanic | 2.33% | 2.88% | 23.61% |
| Two or More Races | 1.16% | 1.79% | 54.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |