Explore the Family Name Schlau
The meaning of Schlau
German: nickname meaning ‘shrewd, cunning’, or ‘crafty’, from Middle Low German slū. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Schlau in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schlau has seen a slight decrease in popularity over time. In 2000, it was ranked as the 68,973rd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 69,579th position, indicating a decrease of approximately 0.88%. However, it's noteworthy that the actual count of individuals with the Schlau surname increased during the same period, from 266 in 2000 to 282 in 2010, representing a growth of 6.02%. The proportion per 100k people remained consistent at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,973 | #69,579 | -0.88% |
| Count | 266 | 282 | 6.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schlau
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Schlau, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is most commonly found among individuals who identify as White. In 2000, 93.98% of those with the surname identified as White, though this proportion slightly decreased to 92.91% by 2010. There was also an increase in the percentage of individuals with the Schlau surname who identified as Hispanic, from 3.01% in 2000 to 5.67% in 2010. The percentages for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either very low or showed no recorded changes.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.98% | 92.91% | -1.14% |
| Hispanic | 3.01% | 5.67% | 88.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.26% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |