Explore the Family Name Schlangen
The meaning of Schlangen
German: habitational name from Schlangen, a place between Detmold and Paderborn.
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How common is the last name Schlangen in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schlangen has noticeably increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Schlangen was ranked 44,430 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had jumped up to rank 38,532, showing a significant growth rate of 13.27%. The number of individuals bearing the surname also saw a considerable increase, with a count of 456 in 2000 that rose to 574 by 2010, marking a percentage change of 25.88%. Moreover, the proportion of people named Schlangen per 100,000 individuals slightly grew by 11.76% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,430 | #38,532 | 13.27% |
| Count | 456 | 574 | 25.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.19 | 11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schlangen
In terms of ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Schlangen identify as White. As of 2000, 99.34% identified as White, although this decreased slightly to 98.61% by 2010. The only other recorded ethnic identity is Hispanic, with an increase from 0 in 2000 to 1.39% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or Two or more races in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.34% | 98.61% | -0.73% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.39% | 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% |