Explore the Family Name Schmaling
The meaning of Schmaling
German (Schmäling): from a derivative of Schmal. See also Schmeling.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schmaling in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schmaling has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 71,372 but dropped to 90,495 in 2010, a decrease of approximately 26.79%. The count of individuals with this name also decreased from 255 in 2000 to 204 in 2010, reflecting a 20% drop. The proportion of Schmalings per 100,000 people similarly reduced by 22.22%, going from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,372 | #90,495 | -26.79% |
| Count | 255 | 204 | -20% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schmaling
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the Schmaling surname identify as White. This ethnic identity group accounted for 97.65% of all Schmalings in 2000, though it saw a slight decrease to 93.14% in 2010. The data also indicates an emergence of diversity within this surname's bearers; while there were no reported instances of Schmalings identifying as Hispanic or belonging to two or more races in 2000, these categories accounted for 3.92% and 2.45% respectively in 2010. No changes were observed in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.65% | 93.14% | -4.62% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.92% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.45% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |