Explore the Family Name Schlais
The meaning of Schlais
German: variant of Schlaiß, Schlaiss, a metonymic occupational name for someone who made pinewood chips for lighting candles, etc., from Middle High German schleisse.
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How common is the last name Schlais in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Schlais has seen a minor decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Schlais was ranked 74,164th in terms of popularity, with a count of 243 individuals carrying this surname. However, by 2010, the name fell to the 83,226th rank, representing a decrease of 12.22%. The total count of people with the surname also dropped by 7%, from 243 to 226 individuals. This change resulted in the proportion of the Schlais surname per 100,000 people declining by 11.11% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,164 | #83,226 | -12.22% |
| Count | 243 | 226 | -7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schlais
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Schlais. In 2000, 95.47% of those carrying the Schlais surname identified as White, which increased slightly to 96.46% by 2010. There was a small percentage (2.47%) in the year 2000 who identified with two or more races, however, this figure was not present in the 2010 data. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.47% | 96.46% | 1.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.47% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |