Explore the Family Name Schlie
The meaning of Schlie
North German: metonymic occupational name for a seller of freshwater fish, from Middle Low German slī ‘tench’. Some characteristic forenames: German Gunther.
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How common is the last name Schlie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Schlie has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 46,614th in terms of commonality among other surnames and held a count of 430 bearers. However, by 2010, its rank fell to 52,619th and the count dropped to 394. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k also decreased by 18.75%, indicating a lessening prevalence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,614 | #52,619 | -12.88% |
| Count | 430 | 394 | -8.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schlie
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnicity associated with the surname Schlie. There have been no reported Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native bearers of the name in either 2000 or 2010. However, there have been noteworthy changes. The percentage of White individuals with this surname reduced slightly from 97.21% in 2000 to 95.43% in 2010. In contrast, there was an emergence of Schlie bearers identifying as Hispanic (2.28%) and those claiming two or more races (1.78%) in 2010, where there were none recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.21% | 95.43% | -1.83% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.28% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.78% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |