Explore the Family Name Schlichte
The meaning of Schlichte
German: 1. variant of Schlecht. 2. habitational name from any of the places called Schlicht (Bavaria, Mecklenburg-West Pomerania) or Schlichte in Baden-Württemberg. 3. topographic name from Middle High German slihte ‘plain’.
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How common is the last name Schlichte in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Schlichte has experienced a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Schlichte ranked as the 57,705th most popular surname, and by 2010 it fell to the 61,585th position, reflecting a decrease of 6.72%. The number of individuals bearing the surname also slightly decreased from 330 in 2000 to 326 in 2010, a drop of 1.21%. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100k also declined by 8.33% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,705 | #61,585 | -6.72% |
| Count | 330 | 326 | -1.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schlichte
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Schlichte identify as White. This demographic has seen a marginal increase from 98.48% in 2000 to 99.08% in 2010. Meanwhile, no individuals with the surname reported identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. There was also no change or entries reported for those identifying with two or more ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.48% | 99.08% | 0.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |