Explore the Family Name Schlechter
The meaning of Schlechter
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Schlächter (see Schlachter). Some characteristic forenames: German Mathias, Matthias.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schlechter in the United States?
The Schlechter surname has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 46,614 among all surnames in the United States, while in 2010 it moved up to 44,576. This represents a rank change of 4.37%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 430 in 2000 to 482 in 2010, representing a 12.09% increase. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained the same at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,614 | #44,576 | 4.37% |
| Count | 430 | 482 | 12.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schlechter
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of people with the Schlechter surname identify as White, making up 96.98% of the group in 2000 and 96.68% in 2010. Hispanic representation within the Schlechter population also grew by 25% over this decade, moving from 1.16% to 1.45%. Interestingly, there were no individuals who identified as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000. However, by 2010, there were individuals identifying as Black within the Schlechter surname group, making up 1.04% of the population. There were still no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.98% | 96.68% | -0.31% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 1.45% | 25% |
| Black | 0% | 1.04% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |