Explore the Family Name Schmadeke
The meaning of Schmadeke
German (Schmädeke): Low German variant of Schmied ‘smith’ + the diminutive suffix -ke.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schmadeke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schmadeke has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 75,695 and increased to 74,608 by 2010—an upward shift of 1.44%. The actual count of people with this surname also grew from 237 to 259, representing a 9.28% rise. However, the proportion per 100k remained stable, standing at 0.09 in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,695 | #74,608 | 1.44% |
| Count | 237 | 259 | 9.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schmadeke
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most individuals with the surname Schmadeke identify as White. In 2000, 98.73% of Schmadekes were White, and this figure slightly increased to 98.84% in 2010. No significant changes were observed among other ethnic groups such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with counts either remaining at zero or data being suppressed for privacy reasons in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.73% | 98.84% | 0.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |