Explore the Family Name Schlager
The meaning of Schlager
1. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (Schläger): from an agent derivative of Middle High German and German slahen ‘to strike, to slaughter; to forge’, hence an occupational name for a craftsman whose work involved striking or beating something, such as metal. Compare Schlaeger. 2. North German: nickname for a ruffian, from Middle Low German sleger. Compare Slager. Some characteristic forenames: German Wolfgang, Ernst, Gunther.
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How common is the last name Schlager in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schlager has seen a decline from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Schlager ranked as the 21,776th most common surname and by 2010, it had dropped to the 29,693rd position. This represents a shift of -36.36 in rank. The census also reported a decrease in the number of people bearing this surname, dropping from 1,114 individuals in 2000 to 793 in 2010, a reduction of 28.82 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 34.15 percent during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,776 | #29,693 | -36.36% |
| Count | 1,114 | 793 | -28.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.27 | -34.15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schlager
When it comes to ethnicity, data based on the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that a majority of people with the Schlager surname identify as White. In 2000, 97.31 percent identified as White, which reduced slightly to 96.34 percent in 2010. The census also shows a small percentage identifying as Hispanic, which increased from 1.26 percent in 2000 to 2.14 percent in 2010. There was a marginal decrease in the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races from 0.99 percent in 2000 to 0.76 percent in 2010. The census did not record any individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.31% | 96.34% | -1% |
| Hispanic | 1.26% | 2.14% | 69.84% |
| Two or More Races | 0.99% | 0.76% | -23.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |