Explore the Family Name Schleiger
The meaning of Schleiger
German: metonymic occupational name for a maker or seller of scarves and veils, from Middle Low German sleiger, sleier ‘(head) scarf’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schleiger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schleiger has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Schleiger ranked 63,141 in popularity, with 296 individuals carrying this surname. A decade later, in 2010, the rank had dropped to 69,996, with only 280 individuals bearing this surname, signifying a reduction of 5.41%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also declined by 18.18% from 0.11 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,141 | #69,996 | -10.86% |
| Count | 296 | 280 | -5.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schleiger
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that most individuals with the surname Schleiger identify as White, with an increase from 92.91% in 2000 to 94.29% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic also increased during this period, rising by 24.73% from 3.72% to 4.64%. However, those identifying with two or more ethnicities decreased significantly from 2.03% in 2000 to none reported in 2010. There were no recorded individuals with the surname Schleiger who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.91% | 94.29% | 1.49% |
| Hispanic | 3.72% | 4.64% | 24.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.03% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |