Explore the Family Name Schliesman
The meaning of Schliesman
Americanized form of German Schliessmann: variant of Schliesser, South German form of Schlüter (see Schlueter), from Middle High German sliezen ‘to shut, lock’, status name for an official locker of gates, administrator of a cellar, granary, etc., a prison guard. Compare Schleisman.
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How common is the last name Schliesman in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schliesman saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 70,473rd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 71,042nd spot, representing a negligible drop of 0.81%. However, the count, or the total number of people with this surname, actually increased during this period from 259 to 275, an increase of 6.18%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased by 10%, moving from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,473 | #71,042 | -0.81% |
| Count | 259 | 275 | 6.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schliesman
When we look at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Schliesman, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there is little change in the 10-year period from 2000 to 2010. In both years, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Black. However, in 2010, 1.82% reported being American Indian and Alaskan Native, which was not the case in 2000. The percentage identifying as White increased from 90.35% to 95.27%, while those reporting two or more races dropped from 7.72% to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.35% | 95.27% | 5.45% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.82% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 7.72% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |