Explore the Family Name Schmall
The meaning of Schmall
German: variant of Schmal.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schmall in the United States?
The surname Schmall, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 31,202 but dropped down to 35,147 in 2010, marking a 12.64% decline. The count of people with this surname also fell from 703 in 2000 to 641 in 2010, decreasing by 8.82%. As a proportion per 100,000 people, the surname Schmall went from 0.26 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010, reflecting a 15.38% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,202 | #35,147 | -12.64% |
| Count | 703 | 641 | -8.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.22 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schmall
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Schmall, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 96.87% in 2000 to 92.98% in 2010. Those who identify as Hispanic under this surname have seen an increase from 2.28% in 2000 to 4.37% in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in both years. However, those identifying with two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native emerged in 2010, making up 1.40% and 0.94% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.87% | 92.98% | -4.02% |
| Hispanic | 2.28% | 4.37% | 91.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.4% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.94% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |