Explore the Family Name Schlecht
The meaning of Schlecht
German: nickname for a straightforward person, from Middle High German, Old High German sleht ‘simple, straight, even, smooth’ (though it later came to mean ‘defective, bad’). Some characteristic forenames: German Bernhard, Frieda, Gerhard, Kurt, Otto, Reinhold, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Schlecht in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schlecht has seen a steady increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Schlecht was ranked 15,244 in terms of its prevalence; however, by 2010, it had risen to a rank of 14,178, marking a growth rate of approximately 6.99%. Additionally, there was an upward trend in the count of individuals bearing this surname, with numbers rising from 1,772 in 2000 to 2,118 in 2010, which is a notable increase of nearly 19.53%. The proportion of people with the Schlecht name per 100,000 also experienced growth, going from 0.66 to 0.72, a gain of around 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,244 | #14,178 | 6.99% |
| Count | 1,772 | 2,118 | 19.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.66 | 0.72 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schlecht
When examining the ethnic identity breakdown of the surname Schlecht, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, we see some shifts over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the majority of those with this surname identified as White (95.82%); by 2010, while this group still represented the largest percentage, it had slightly decreased to 93.58%. Meanwhile, the percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, and Black saw increases, with the most significant change occurring among those identifying as Two or more races, which rose from 0.73% to 1.56%. However, the proportion of people identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased from 0.96% to 0.85% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.82% | 93.58% | -2.34% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 2.6% | 84.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.73% | 1.56% | 113.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.73% | 0.99% | 35.62% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.96% | 0.85% | -11.46% |
| Black | 0.34% | 0.42% | 23.53% |