Explore the Family Name Schimel
The meaning of Schimel
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Schimmel. 2. Altered form of German Schimmel. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Isak, Shaya.
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How common is the last name Schimel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schimel has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 74,398, but by 2010 had climbed to a rank of 70,403, showing a change of 5.37%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 242 in 2000 to 278 in 2010, marking a 14.88% growth. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.09 over these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,398 | #70,403 | 5.37% |
| Count | 242 | 278 | 14.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schimel
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that in both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with the Schimel surname identified as White. In 2000, this percentage was notably high at 97.93%, though it decreased slightly to 96.4% by 2010. Notably, there was no recorded data for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The only other ethnicity represented was Hispanic, which made its first appearance in 2010 at 1.80%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.93% | 96.4% | -1.56% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.8% | 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% |