Explore the Family Name Schillings
The meaning of Schillings
German (mainly North Rhine-Westphalia) and Dutch (Limburg): genitivized form of Schilling. This surname is also found in Belgium. Compare Shillings.
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How common is the last name Schillings in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schillings saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 73,931 but dropped to 91,221 by 2010, representing a decline of 23.39 percent. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 244 to 202 over these years, marking a 17.21 percent drop. Likewise, the proportion of people named Schillings per 100,000 residents fell from 0.09 to 0.07, indicating a -22.22 percent change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,931 | #91,221 | -23.39% |
| Count | 244 | 202 | -17.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schillings
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Schillings, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there was a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White dropped from 94.67 percent in 2000 to 91.58 percent in 2010, a decrease of 3.26 percent. Interestingly, the category of "Two or more races" appeared in 2010 with 3.96 percent, suggesting an increasing diversity among those carrying the Schillings surname. During both census years, there were no recorded instances of the surname Schillings being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.67% | 91.58% | -3.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.96% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |