Explore the Family Name Schlotzhauer
The meaning of Schlotzhauer
German: 1. variant of Schlotthauer 1 (formed with slotz, the Middle High German equivalent of slot ‘lock’). 2. habitational name for someone from Schlotzau near Fulda.
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How common is the last name Schlotzhauer in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schlotzhauer saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname was ranked 46,331st on the list of most common surnames, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 49,546th spot. This is a decline of 6.94 percent. The number of individuals with the Schlotzhauer surname also decreased during this period, from 433 in 2000 to 424 in 2010, showing a 2.08 percent drop. Furthermore, the proportion of people with the Schlotzhauer surname per 100k population declined from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010, a decrease of 12.5 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,331 | #49,546 | -6.94% |
| Count | 433 | 424 | -2.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schlotzhauer
The ethnic identity associated with the Schlotzhauer surname has remained largely consistent from 2000 to 2010 as per data from the Decennial U.S. Census. A large majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with 96.54 percent in 2000 and 95.75 percent in 2010, marking a slight decrease of 0.82 percent. There was a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, growing from 2.31 percent in 2000 to 2.83 percent in 2010. No Schlotzhauers identified as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.54% | 95.75% | -0.82% |
| Hispanic | 2.31% | 2.83% | 22.51% |
| 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% |