Explore the Family Name Schmeer
The meaning of Schmeer
German: metonymic occupational name for someone who sold fat, from Middle High German, Middle Low German smer ‘grease, fat’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Schmeer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schmeer saw a slight decrease in popularity ranking between 2000 and 2010, moving from 58,553 to 59,171, a change of -1.06%. However, despite the drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals carrying this surname increased by 5.56% from 324 to 342 during that same period. The proportion per 100k people remained consistent at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,553 | #59,171 | -1.06% |
| Count | 324 | 342 | 5.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schmeer
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides fascinating insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Schmeer surname. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no reported individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, those reporting as White increased slightly, from 96.60% in 2000 to 97.66% in 2010, indicating a 1.10% change. This suggests that the majority of individuals with the Schmeer surname identify predominantly as White.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.6% | 97.66% | 1.1% |
| 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% |