Explore the Family Name Schmeichel
The meaning of Schmeichel
German: nickname for a flatterer, from Middle High German smeichen ‘to flatter’. Compare Smikle. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Helmut, Kurt, Rainer.
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How common is the last name Schmeichel in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schmeichel experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 41,522nd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 43,438th spot, marking a decrease in popularity of 4.61%. The actual count of individuals with this surname, however, saw a minor increase from 494 in 2000 to 497 in 2010. Despite this small growth in numbers, the proportion per 100,000 people recorded a dip of 5.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,522 | #43,438 | -4.61% |
| Count | 494 | 497 | 0.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schmeichel
The Decennial U.S. Census data on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Schmeichel reveals an overwhelmingly White demographic, though there has been a small shift over the decade. In 2000, 97.57% of those with the Schmeichel surname identified as White, falling slightly to 95.57% by 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races grew from 1.42% to 1.61%. The Hispanic representation also saw an increase, moving from 0% in 2000 to 1.81% in 2010. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.57% | 95.57% | -2.05% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.81% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.42% | 1.61% | 13.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |