Explore the Family Name Schlafer
The meaning of Schlafer
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (Schläfer): nickname for a lazy or indolent person, from Middle High German slāfer, German Schläfer ‘sleeper’. Compare Schlaefer.
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How common is the last name Schlafer in the United States?
The popularity of the surname "Schlafer" has seen a decline according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Schlafer was ranked as the 46,000th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to 54,530 in rank, an 18.54% decrease. During this same period, the count of individuals with this surname also fell from 437 to 378, representing a drop of 13.5%. The proportion of people named Schlafer per 100,000 decreased by 18.75%, from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,000 | #54,530 | -18.54% |
| Count | 437 | 378 | -13.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schlafer
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the surname Schlafer identified as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 97.71% of Schlafer's identified as White, and although there was a slight decrease, by 2010 this figure remained high at 96.56%. Interestingly, there was no recorded change among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native over the decade. However, the dataset shows a new occurrence in 2010, where 1.32% of people with the surname Schlafer identified as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.71% | 96.56% | -1.18% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.32% | 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% |