Explore the Family Name Schluter
The meaning of Schluter
North German (Schlüter): see Schlueter. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Hans, Dietmar, Georg, Heinz, Hermann.
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How common is the last name Schluter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schluter has seen some changes over time. In 2000, it was ranked 17,408th in the United States with a count of 1,494 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, the rank had slipped slightly to 18,401st, despite a small increase in the actual count to 1,505. This represents a -5.7% change in rank and a minimal 0.74% increase in count. The proportion of people with the Schluter surname per 100,000 also decreased by -7.27% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,408 | #18,401 | -5.7% |
| Count | 1,494 | 1,505 | 0.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.55 | 0.51 | -7.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schluter
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Schluter has diversified slightly, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the vast majority (96.59%) identified as White, but by 2010 this had dropped slightly to 94.15%. Hispanic representation increased from 1.27% to 2.33%, an impressive growth rate of 83.46%. Those identifying as Black also saw a significant increase, from 0.74% to 1.4%. A small percentage claimed two or more races, rising from 0.80% to 1.00%. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010 these groups represented 0.53% and 0.60% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.59% | 94.15% | -2.53% |
| Hispanic | 1.27% | 2.33% | 83.46% |
| Black | 0.74% | 1.4% | 89.19% |
| Two or More Races | 0.8% | 1% | 25% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.6% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.53% | 0% |