Explore the Family Name Schlies
The meaning of Schlies
German: 1. habitational name from Schliess in Westphalia or from Schliessa in Silesia. 2. possibly also a variant of Schleis.
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How common is the last name Schlies in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Schlies has seen a slight decrease over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Schlies was ranked as the 69,854th most popular surname in the United States and by 2010, it had fallen to 77,264th in rank. This represents a change of -10.61 in rank. The actual count of individuals carrying this surname also slightly declined from 262 people in 2000 to 248 in 2010, a decrease of 5.34. The proportion of people with the surname Schlies per 100k population also decreased by 20% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,854 | #77,264 | -10.61% |
| Count | 262 | 248 | -5.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schlies
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Schlies identify as White. In 2000, 98.47% identified as White and this percentage increased slightly to 99.19% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or as belonging to two or more races in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.47% | 99.19% | 0.73% |
| 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% |