Explore the Family Name Schmahl
The meaning of Schmahl
1. German (also Schmähl): variant of Schmal. 2. German: nickname from Middle Low German smelen, smalen, Middle High German smeln ‘to reduce, belittle’. Some characteristic forenames: German Heinz, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Schmahl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schmahl saw a slight increase in prevalence between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 34,630th overall in popularity in 2000, it rose marginally to 34,539th by 2010. This represents a change of 0.26 percent over the decade. The number of individuals with this surname increased from 618 to 655 during this period, indicating an increase rate of 5.99 percent. However, when accounting for population growth, the proportion of people named Schmahl per 100,000 decreased slightly by 4.35 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,630 | #34,539 | 0.26% |
| Count | 618 | 655 | 5.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schmahl
When looking at the ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Schmahl, again using data from the Decennial U.S. Census, we see some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The overwhelming majority of those with this name identify as White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 96.44 percent in 2000 to 93.44 percent in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic saw a minor increase from 2.10 percent to 2.29 percent during this period. Notably, there was a significant increase in the percentage of those identifying with two or more ethnicities, jumping from 0.97 percent in 2000 to 3.51 percent in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.44% | 93.44% | -3.11% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 3.51% | 261.86% |
| Hispanic | 2.1% | 2.29% | 9.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |