Explore the Family Name Schlessinger
The meaning of Schlessinger
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Schlesinger. Some characteristic forenames: German Gunther.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schlessinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Schlessinger has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked at 60,390 and it climbed to 59,603 in 2010, marking a minor change of 1.3%. The count of individuals with this last name also increased by 8.65%, growing from 312 to 339 within the decade. However, the proportion per 100k saw a decline of -8.33% dropping from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,390 | #59,603 | 1.3% |
| Count | 312 | 339 | 8.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schlessinger
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Schlessinger, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as White. There was a very small fluctuation in the percentage of those identifying as White, dipping slightly from 94.87% in 2000 to 94.10% in 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity saw an increase of 47.04%, climbing from 3.21% to 4.72%. No significant changes were observed in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with the figures remaining stagnant for both years surveyed.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.87% | 94.1% | -0.81% |
| Hispanic | 3.21% | 4.72% | 47.04% |
| 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% |