Explore the Family Name Schlauch
The meaning of Schlauch
German: 1. nickname for a heavy drinker, from Middle High German slūch ‘throat, gullet’. 2. variant of Schlau in Bavaria. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Otto.
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How common is the last name Schlauch in the United States?
The surname Schlauch, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 36,999th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 38,691st position, representing a 4.57% decrease in its rank. However, the number of individuals bearing the last name Schlauch increased slightly from 568 in 2000 to 571 in 2010, indicating a marginal growth of 0.53%. Despite this increase in count, the proportion per 100k people decreased by 9.52%, from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,999 | #38,691 | -4.57% |
| Count | 568 | 571 | 0.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schlauch
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Schlauch identify as White, although there's been a slight decline of 2.70% from 96.83% in 2000 to 94.22% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also decreased significantly by 37.59%, from 1.41% in 2000 to 0.88% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those belonging to two or more races has seen a substantial increase of 184.55%, from 1.23% in 2000 to 3.50% in 2010. The 2010 Census also recorded a new development with the appearance of individuals identifying as Hispanic, which was not reported in 2000. There were no changes in the proportions of Black individuals and American Indian and Alaskan Natives between the two censuses.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.83% | 94.22% | -2.7% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 3.5% | 184.55% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.23% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.41% | 0.88% | -37.59% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |