Explore the Family Name Schlagel
The meaning of Schlagel
German (Schlägel): variant of Schlegel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schlagel in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schlagel ranked 24,432 in popularity in the year 2000 and fell slightly to the 25,771 position in 2010, marking a change of -5.48%. The total count of people with this surname also experienced a small decrease, dropping from 960 in 2000 to 956 in 2010, which represents a -0.42% change. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Schlagel per 100,000 decreased by -11.11% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,432 | #25,771 | -5.48% |
| Count | 960 | 956 | -0.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.32 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schlagel
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that in 2000, nearly all (97.92%) individuals with the surname Schlagel identified as White. By 2010, while the majority still identified as White, the percentage had dropped slightly to 95.50%, indicating a change of -2.47%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.25% in 2000 to 1.78% in 2010, marking a 42.40% change. Notably, by 2010, some individuals with the surname Schlagel began identifying with two or more races (1.46%) and as American Indian and Alaskan Native (0.52%). No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.92% | 95.5% | -2.47% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 1.78% | 42.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.46% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.52% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |