Explore the Family Name Schmal
The meaning of Schmal
German: nickname from Middle High German, Middle Low German smal ‘small, slight, thin’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Ingeborg, Hans, Katharina.
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How common is the last name Schmal in the United States?
The surname Schmal has shown a rise in popularity over the span of a decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 50,903 in terms of commonality among surnames, while in 2010, it moved up to rank 49,824 — an increase of 2.12%. The number of people with this surname also increased from 385 in 2000 to 421 in 2010, marking a 9.35% growth. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained steady at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,903 | #49,824 | 2.12% |
| Count | 385 | 421 | 9.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schmal
As for ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Schmal surname identify as White. This demographic increased slightly from 94.29% in 2000 to 95.96% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a slight boost from 2.34% to 2.38% within the same time span. There were no individuals who identified as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander in both years. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped from 1.56% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.29% | 95.96% | 1.77% |
| Hispanic | 2.34% | 2.38% | 1.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.56% | 0% | -100% |