Explore the Family Name Schlotthauer
The meaning of Schlotthauer
1. North German: occupational name for a locksmith, from Middle Low German slot ‘lock’ + houwer ‘maker, striker’. 2. German: possibly also a habitational name for someone from Schlottau in Silesia. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Schlotthauer in the United States?
The surname Schlotthauer saw a slight decrease in popularity between the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 59,293rd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped slightly to the 59,603rd position, marking a minor change of -0.52%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 319 to 339 during the same period, an increase of 6.27%. The proportion per 100,000 people dipped slightly from 0.12 to 0.11, a decrease of -8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,293 | #59,603 | -0.52% |
| Count | 319 | 339 | 6.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schlotthauer
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority remained predominantly white, although there was a small decrease from 97.81% to 95.28%. Interestingly, the 2010 census recorded individuals with Schlotthauer surname identifying as two or more races (2.36%) and Hispanic (1.47%) which weren't represented in the 2000 data. The category of American Indian and Alaskan Native that made up 1.57% in 2000 disappeared by 2010. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.81% | 95.28% | -2.59% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.36% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.47% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.57% | 0% | 0% |