Explore the Family Name Schlaeger
The meaning of Schlaeger
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (Schläger): see Schlager.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schlaeger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Schlaeger saw a slight decrease in ranking from 101,654 in 2000 to 103,181 in 2010, which equates to a 1.5% drop. Nevertheless, the actual count of individuals carrying this surname increased by 6.1%, from 164 to 174 over the same decade. The proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #101,654 | #103,181 | -1.5% |
| Count | 164 | 174 | 6.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schlaeger
In terms of ethnicity, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of people with the Schlaeger surname identified as White, though there was a marginal decrease from 93.29% in 2000 to 92.53% in 2010. There was also a notable reduction in those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities, from 4.88% to 4.02%. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities were all reported as 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.29% | 92.53% | -0.81% |
| Two or More Races | 4.88% | 4.02% | -17.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |