Explore the Family Name Schlarb
The meaning of Schlarb
German: 1. probably related to the Swabian dialect word schlarpen ‘to shuffle along’ and Middle High German slarfe ‘slipper’, hence a nickname for a negligent, sloppy person. 2. habitational name from Schlarpe in Solling Forest (Lower Saxony).
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How common is the last name Schlarb in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Schlarb' has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 40,019 in popularity with a count of 516 individuals carrying this surname, representing a proportion of 0.19 per 100,000 people. By 2010, its rank had slipped to 43,511 with only 496 individuals having this surname, indicating a proportion of 0.17 per 100,000. This represents a change of -8.73 in rank and -3.88 in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,019 | #43,511 | -8.73% |
| Count | 516 | 496 | -3.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schlarb
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Schlarb' was largely characterized by White ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 98.06% of those bearing the surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 96.37% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a notable increase from 1.16% in 2000 to 2.62% in 2010, indicating a significant growth of 125.86%. There were no individuals recorded who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.06% | 96.37% | -1.72% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 2.62% | 125.86% |
| 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% |