Explore the Family Name Schmeisser
The meaning of Schmeisser
1. German: from an agent derivative of Middle High German smīzen ‘to spread or smear, to strike, to hit’, hence an occupational name for a painter or plasterer, or for a miner using a pickaxe. 2. South German: nickname for a ruffian, of the same etymology as above. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Gerhard, Heinz, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Schmeisser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schmeisser saw a slight decrease in its popularity ranking from 2000 to 2010, moving from 65,862nd place to 67,318th. However, despite this drop in rank, the count of individuals with this surname actually increased by 4.27%, indicating that while other surnames may have become more popular, the number of people named Schmeisser grew from 281 to 293 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,862 | #67,318 | -2.21% |
| Count | 281 | 293 | 4.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schmeisser
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that a vast majority of individuals with the surname Schmeisser identified as white in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a marginal decrease from 95.37% to 94.20% over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic experienced a significant increase, growing from 1.78% to 2.73%. Notably, in 2010, the data began to reflect individuals with the Schmeisser surname who identified as black, which was not recorded in the 2000 census. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either non-existent or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.37% | 94.2% | -1.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.78% | 2.73% | 53.37% |
| Black | 0% | 2.05% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |