Explore the Family Name Schimke
The meaning of Schimke
1. Germanized form of Sorbian Šymk, Šymko, Šymka, Šimko, and Šimka: from a pet form of the personal name Lower Sorbian Šyman, Upper Sorbian Šiman, equivalents of Simon. 2. Germanized form of Czech Šimek (see Simek) and possibly also of some other similar (like-sounding) cognate of 1 above. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Friedrich.
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How common is the last name Schimke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Schimke has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked as the 26,361st most common surname in the country, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 28,023rd spot, representing a rank change of -6.3%. The actual count of individuals bearing the surname also saw a minor decrease of 1.84%, from 871 people in 2000 to 855 in 2010. This decline is further reflected in the proportion per 100k people, with a drop of -9.38% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,361 | #28,023 | -6.3% |
| Count | 871 | 855 | -1.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.29 | -9.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schimke
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Schimke, again referencing the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals identifying as Schimke are of White ethnicity, though this percentage saw a slight decrease from 97.70% in 2000 to 95.32% in 2010. Interestingly, there was growth in those identifying as Hispanic from 1.15% to 2.46% and in those claiming two or more races from 0.57% to 1.40%. The surname did not appear among individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.7% | 95.32% | -2.44% |
| Hispanic | 1.15% | 2.46% | 113.91% |
| Two or More Races | 0.57% | 1.4% | 145.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |