Explore the Family Name Schlimgen
The meaning of Schlimgen
German (Rhineland): nickname for someone with a physical deformity, from Middle Low German slim ‘crooked, bent’ + -gen, local form of the diminutive suffix -ken.
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How common is the last name Schlimgen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schlimgen saw a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Schlimgen ranked 58,692nd in terms of popularity among all U.S. surnames and rose to 56,444th in 2010, marking an improvement of 3.83%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by 12.07% from 323 in 2000 to 362 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,692 | #56,444 | 3.83% |
| Count | 323 | 362 | 12.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schlimgen
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Schlimgen identify as White, with a very slight decrease from 99.07% in 2000 to 98.90% in 2010. There were no reported instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, individuals of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.07% | 98.9% | -0.17% |
| 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% |