Explore the Family Name Schlag
The meaning of Schlag
German: topographic name from Middle High German slac ‘clearing in a wood’ or ‘barrier’, ‘partitioned land into fields, grass area, woods etc.’, or a habitational name from a place called with this word.
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How common is the last name Schlag in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schlag has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked 36,956th in terms of most common surnames, with 569 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, it had risen to the 36,695th position with an increase of 7.03% in the count, resulting in 609 individuals with the surname Schlag. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,956 | #36,695 | 0.71% |
| Count | 569 | 609 | 7.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schlag
In relation to ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a slight diversification for the surname Schlag between 2000 and 2010. The overwhelming majority of the bearers of the name were of White ethnic identity in both years, although there was a small decrease of 1.93%. Interestingly, while there were no recorded instances of the surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic communities in 2000, by 2010, these groups accounted for 1.15% and 1.48%, respectively. There was also a 22.37% increase in individuals who identified as having two or more ethnicities. There were no changes among the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.61% | 93.76% | -1.93% |
| Two or More Races | 2.28% | 2.79% | 22.37% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.48% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.15% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |