Explore the Family Name Schildkraut
The meaning of Schildkraut
Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from a Germanized form of Yiddish shildkroyt ‘tortoise, turtle’. Some characteristic forenames: German Monika.
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How common is the last name Schildkraut in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schildkraut has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 93,006th most popular surname, dropping to 100,302nd place in 2010. The numerical count of people with the surname also experienced a marginal decline, dropping from 183 in 2000 to 180 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the Schildkraut surname per 100,000 people dropped by 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #93,006 | #100,302 | -7.84% |
| Count | 183 | 180 | -1.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schildkraut
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Schildkraut surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there was very little diversification from 2000 to 2010. Individuals identifying as White dominated the demographic, accounting for 97.27% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 96.67% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those claiming two or more races during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.27% | 96.67% | -0.62% |
| 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% |