Explore the Family Name Schlessman
The meaning of Schlessman
Americanized form of German Schlessmann: variant of Schlessinger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schlessman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schlessman has shown a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 74,398th in 2000, it climbed to 74,141st in 2010, indicating a modest growth of 0.35%. The number of individuals with this surname also grew from 242 to 261 during this period, marking an increase of 7.85%. However, the proportion of people named Schlessman per 100k population remained stagnant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,398 | #74,141 | 0.35% |
| Count | 242 | 261 | 7.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schlessman
In terms of ethnic identity, the Schlessman surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, about 98.35% of the Schlessmans identified as White, which slightly decreased to 96.17% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native was negligible or suppressed for privacy in both years. It's worth noting that the percentage of Schlessmans having two or more races rose from zero to 2.3% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.35% | 96.17% | -2.22% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.3% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |