Explore the Family Name Schlinger
The meaning of Schlinger
German: 1. topographic name for someone living by the winding course of a shoreline, river, fence, etc., from schlingen ‘to wind’; or perhaps a habitational name for someone from a place called Schlingen, although this has not been identified. 2. nickname or occupational name for someone who used a sling, Middle High German slinger. Compare Slinger.
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How common is the last name Schlinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schlinger has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 64,934th in 2000, it dropped to rank 67,747th in 2010, marking a decline of 4.33%. However, the total count of people with this surname in the US increased slightly by 1.75% from 286 in 2000 to 291 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people also fell by 9.09% from 0.11 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #67,747 | -4.33% |
| Count | 286 | 291 | 1.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schlinger
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Schlinger, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of the bearers of this surname identify as White, with a marginal increase of 0.10% from 94.41% in 2000 to 94.50% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial rise of 82.45%, going up from 2.45% in 2000 to 4.47% in 2010. There were no changes in the percentage of individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.41% | 94.5% | 0.1% |
| Hispanic | 2.45% | 4.47% | 82.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |