Explore the Family Name Schleisman
The meaning of Schleisman
1. Variant of Schliesman, a surname of German origin. 2. Possibly also an Americanized form of German Schleissmann: variant of Schleis with the addition of -mann ‘man’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schleisman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Schleisman saw minor changes between 2000 and 2010. In terms of ranking, it slipped from 65,492 in 2000 to 68,770 in 2010, representing a decrease of 5.01%. However, the actual count of people with this surname marginally increased from 283 to 286, marking a 1.06% growth. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.1, indicating that the surname's popularity was relatively consistent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,492 | #68,770 | -5.01% |
| Count | 283 | 286 | 1.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schleisman
In relation to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Schleisman surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although this percentage dropped slightly from 95.76% to 93.71%. Hispanic representation amongst those with the surname increased by 31.84%, going from 4.24% in 2000 to 5.59% in 2010. For other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, the percentages consistently remained at zero throughout the two census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.76% | 93.71% | -2.14% |
| Hispanic | 4.24% | 5.59% | 31.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |