Explore the Family Name Schmeiser
The meaning of Schmeiser
Altered form of Schmeisser. Some characteristic forenames: German Marliese.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schmeiser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schmeiser saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it had a rank of 57,406 which dropped to 59,171 in 2010, marking a change of -3.07%. However, the count of people with this surname increased from 332 to 342 during the same period, an increase of 3.01%. The proportion per 100k people remained constant at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,406 | #59,171 | -3.07% |
| Count | 332 | 342 | 3.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schmeiser
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the surname Schmeiser identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with 97.89% and 98.25% respectively. There was no recorded change for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities. However, there was a new appearance of Hispanic ethnicity in 2010, accounting for 1.46% of the individuals with the Schmeiser surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.89% | 98.25% | 0.37% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.46% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |