Explore the Family Name Schlender
The meaning of Schlender
North German: nickname from an agent derivative either of Middle Low German slinderen ‘to dawdle, to go about aimlessly’, or of Middle Low German slinden ‘to swallow or devour’. Some characteristic forenames: German Heinz, Ernst, Erwin, Fritz, Jurgen, Otto, Wilhelm, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Schlender in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Schlender has seen a significant decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Schlender was ranked the 40,908th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to the 70,645th position, marking a decrease of approximately 72.69%. The number of individuals bearing this last name also showed a downward trend from 503 in 2000 to 277 in 2010, a drop of almost 44.93%. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped from 0.19 to 0.09 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,908 | #70,645 | -72.69% |
| Count | 503 | 277 | -44.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.09 | -52.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schlender
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Schlender surname identify as White. A slight shift was observed from 2000 to 2010, where the percentage of Whites decreased from 97.22% to 94.22%. There was no representation from Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either year. Interestingly, the Hispanic population using this surname saw an increase of 112.61%, jumping from 1.19% in 2000 to 2.53% in 2010. Additionally, the Black community started appearing under this surname in 2010, accounting for about 1.81% of the total Schlenders, whereas there were none in 2000. There was no change in those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.22% | 94.22% | -3.09% |
| Hispanic | 1.19% | 2.53% | 112.61% |
| Black | 0% | 1.81% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |