Explore the Family Name Schleider
The meaning of Schleider
1. German: habitational name for someone from Schleid (near Fulda) or Schleiden (near Aachen). 2. Jewish (from Austrian Galicia, also Schleuder): from German Schleuder ‘catapult’, one of surnames randomly assigned by Austrian clerks. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz.
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How common is the last name Schleider in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schleider has seen a slight decline over the years. In 2000, the rank of this surname was 88461, which decreased to 91981 in 2010, marking a change of -3.98. However, the count of people carrying this surname increased from 195 in 2000 to 200 in 2010, indicating a growth of 2.56. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100k people remained stable at 0.07 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #88,461 | #91,981 | -3.98% |
| Count | 195 | 200 | 2.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schleider
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Schleider surname identify as White. In 2000, this group accounted for 97.44% of all Schleiders, although this percentage dropped slightly to 94.50% by 2010. The only other ethnic identity represented in the 2010 data is the category "Two or more races," comprising 3.50% of Schleiders. The categories Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were not represented among Schleiders in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.44% | 94.5% | -3.02% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.5% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |