Explore the Family Name Schirm
The meaning of Schirm
German: from Middle High German schirm ‘shield, defense’, hence a metonymic form of Schirmer 1. Some characteristic forenames: German Inge, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Schirm in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schirm has seen slight growth in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 46,153rd most common surname and this ranking improved to 45,740 by 2010, marking a 0.89% increase. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Schirm surname increased from 435 to 467, an uptick of 7.36% over the decade. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with the Schirm surname per 100,000 individuals remained stable at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,153 | #45,740 | 0.89% |
| Count | 435 | 467 | 7.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schirm
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the Schirm surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows little change between 2000 and 2010. Predominantly, the bearers of the Schirm surname identify as White, with a slightly decreasing percentage from 97.24% in 2000 to 97% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Hispanic subtly decreased from 1.15% to 1.07%. A new development in 2010 showed that about 1.28% of people with the Schirm surname identified with two or more races. The census recorded no individuals with the Schirm surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.24% | 97% | -0.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.28% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.15% | 1.07% | -6.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |