Explore the Family Name Schillo
The meaning of Schillo
1. German (mainly Saarland): probably a variant of Schilli. 2. Germanized form (variant of Schilo) of Sorbian Šyło (variant of Šydło) or Polish Szyło (variant of Szydło): from Lower Sorbian šydło, Polish szydło ‘awl’, a metonymic occupational name for someone who used that instrument in his trade or for a cobbler. Some characteristic forenames: German Klaus, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Schillo in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schillo has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 44,192nd most common surname in the United States with a total of 459 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank dropped to 48,060 and the count decreased to 440, representing a decline of 4.14%. The proportion of people named Schillo also contracted by 11.76% over the same period, decreasing from 0.17 per 100,000 residents to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,192 | #48,060 | -8.75% |
| Count | 459 | 440 | -4.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schillo
The Ethnicity table from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the Schillo surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnic group. In 2000, an overwhelming 97.82% of individuals with this surname identify as White. This figure reduced slightly by 2.19% in 2010 to 95.68%. Interestingly, no Schillos reported their ethnicity as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both census years. However, a new ethnicity grouping emerged in 2010, with 2.5% of Schillos identifying as Hispanic, which was not recorded in the 2000 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.82% | 95.68% | -2.19% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.5% | 0% |
| 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% |