Explore the Family Name Schlossman
The meaning of Schlossman
Americanized form of German Schlossmann, and a variant of the same Jewish (Ashkenazic) surname: variant of Schlosser, formed with Middle Low German man, German Mann ‘man’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schlossman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schlossman saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 66,878, but by 2010 it had dropped to rank 81,181, demonstrating a decline of 21.39%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 276 in 2000 to 233 in 2010, equating to a decrease of 15.58%. The proportion per 100,000 people was 0.1 in 2000 which fell to 0.08 by 2010, marking a 20% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,878 | #81,181 | -21.39% |
| Count | 276 | 233 | -15.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schlossman
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data for the surname Schlossman show that it is predominantly associated with those identifying as White. In 2000, about 95.65% identified as White, rising slightly to 96.57% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races decreased from 2.9% to 2.15% during the same period. Meanwhile, there were no significant changes recorded for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.65% | 96.57% | 0.96% |
| Two or More Races | 2.9% | 2.15% | -25.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |