Explore the Family Name Schildt
The meaning of Schildt
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Schild.
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How common is the last name Schildt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Schildt" has seen a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Schildt was ranked 29,390 in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to 35,147, a decrease of 19.59%. The number of people carrying this surname also fell during this period, with 758 individuals identified as Schildts' in 2000 compared to only 641 in 2010, marking a drop of 15.44%. The proportion of Schildts per 100,000 people decreased by 21.43%, from 0.28 to 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,390 | #35,147 | -19.59% |
| Count | 758 | 641 | -15.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.22 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schildt
The ethnic identity associated with the Schildt surname is predominantly White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 91.03% of Schildts were White, slightly decreasing to 89.39% in 2010. However, there's been an increase in the percentage of Schildts identifying as two or more races and Hispanic. Those identifying as two or more races rose from 0.92% in 2000 to 1.72% in 2010, and those identifying as Hispanic increased from 0.79% to 1.56% over the same period. The percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native Schildts decreased from 6.86% to 6.40%. The survey recorded no Asian/Pacific Islander or Black persons with the Schildt name in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.03% | 89.39% | -1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 6.86% | 6.4% | -6.71% |
| Two or More Races | 0.92% | 1.72% | 86.96% |
| Hispanic | 0.79% | 1.56% | 97.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |