Explore the Family Name Schlott
The meaning of Schlott
North German: 1. metonymic occupational name for a locksmith, from Middle Low German slot ‘lock’. Compare Schloss 1. 2. topographic name for someone who lived on wet or marshy land, from Middle Low German slōt ‘ditch, swamp’. Some characteristic forenames: German Dieter, Friedrich, Johannes.
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How common is the last name Schlott in the United States?
Based on Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Schlott experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Schlott was ranked 38,833rd in terms of popularity in the United States, and by 2010, it had dropped to 40,800th, representing a decline of 5.07%. The actual count of people with the Schlott surname remained constant at 535 individuals during this decade. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010, marking a decrease of 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,833 | #40,800 | -5.07% |
| Count | 535 | 535 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schlott
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Schlott surname identify as White, although there was a minor decrease from 97.01% in 2000 to 93.27% in 2010. The representation of individuals who identify with two or more ethnicities saw an increase from 0.93% to 1.12% over the same period. Notably, the census data shows a significant rise in individuals identifying as Hispanic, increasing from 1.50% in 2000 to 4.49% in 2010, a change of almost 200%. Meanwhile, there were no recorded individuals with the Schlott surname that identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either year. There was also a new appearance of individuals identifying as Black in 2010, which hadn't been recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.01% | 93.27% | -3.86% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 4.49% | 199.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0.93% | 1.12% | 20.43% |
| Black | 0% | 1.12% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |