Explore the Family Name Schimek
The meaning of Schimek
Germanized form of Czech, Croatian, and Slovenian Šimek (see Simek), and of their Polish cognate Szymek, which is from a pet form of the personal name Szymon (see Simon). Some characteristic forenames: German Ottmar, Alois.
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How common is the last name Schimek in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schimek has seen an increase in popularity since 2000. In 2000, it was ranked as the 48,021st most common surname in America, but by 2010, it had risen to be the 45,253rd, marking a 5.76% increase in rank. The number of people with this last name also increased from 414 in 2000 to 473 in 2010, a rise of 14.25%. Furthermore, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the Schimek surname saw a 6.67% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,021 | #45,253 | 5.76% |
| Count | 414 | 473 | 14.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schimek
In terms of ethnic identity, the Schimek surname exhibits a predominantly White background, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 96.14% of those bearing the surname identified as White and this figure rose slightly by 1.59% to 97.67% in 2010. While there were individuals who identified as having two or more races in 2000, making up 1.69% of the total, this category was not present in the 2010 statistics. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Schimek surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.14% | 97.67% | 1.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.69% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |