Explore the Family Name Schilt
The meaning of Schilt
German and Dutch: variant of Schild 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schilt in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schilt has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 50,686th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 53,667th spot, a change of -5.88%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also saw a minor decline from 387 in 2000 to 385 in 2010, marking a -0.52% change. The proportion per 100,000 people declined as well, from 0.14 to 0.13, a -7.14% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,686 | #53,667 | -5.88% |
| Count | 387 | 385 | -0.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schilt
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the name Schilt, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, we can observe some shifts between 2000 to 2010. The largest group identifying with this surname is White, though this decreased slightly from 95.09% to 92.21%. The second largest increase was seen in those identifying as Hispanic, which grew by 33.91%, from 2.33% to 3.12%. It's also worth noting that there was a small increase in those identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, from 1.29% to 1.56%, a 20.93% increase. Meanwhile, there were no changes observed for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black. A new category appeared in 2010 with 2.34% identifying as Two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.09% | 92.21% | -3.03% |
| Hispanic | 2.33% | 3.12% | 33.91% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.34% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.29% | 1.56% | 20.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |