Explore the Family Name Schirmacher
The meaning of Schirmacher
German: occupational name for someone who makes harnesses and bridles for horses, from Middle High German (ge)schirre ‘harness’ + macher ‘maker’. Some characteristic forenames: German Wolfgang, Eberhard, Hans.
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How common is the last name Schirmacher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schirmacher has experienced slight changes in popularity over time. In 2000, it held the rank of 79,394, and by 2010, it had slipped to 80,131, marking a minimal decrease of 0.93. However, when looking at the count aspect, the number of people with this surname increased from 223 in 2000 to 237 in 2010. Even though there was an increase of 6.28 in the count, the proportion per 100,000 inhabitants remained stable at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,394 | #80,131 | -0.93% |
| Count | 223 | 237 | 6.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schirmacher
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Schirmacher has also seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of individuals identifying as Schirmacher were White (93.72), followed by a small percentage of Hispanic ethnicity (4.48). By 2010, while the majority still identified as White (91.98), the percentage had decreased slightly. The Hispanic representation saw a slight increase to 5.06. Notably, the Asian/Pacific Islander category emerged in 2010 at 2.53, whereas it was nonexistent in 2000. Both the categories of 'Two or more races' and 'Black' remained at zero, meaning no individuals with this surname identified under these categories during these years. Similarly, there were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.72% | 91.98% | -1.86% |
| Hispanic | 4.48% | 5.06% | 12.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.53% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |