Explore the Family Name Schmelter
The meaning of Schmelter
North German: occupational name for a smelter, from an agent derivative of Middle Low German smelten ‘to smelt metal’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Arno.
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How common is the last name Schmelter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Schmelter witnessed a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 43,463 in national popularity with a count of 468 bearers, amounting to 0.17 per 100k individuals carrying this surname. By 2010, its rank dropped to 46,647, with a count of 456 bearers, indicating a frequency of 0.15 per 100k individuals. This represents a change of -7.33 in rank and -2.56 in the count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,463 | #46,647 | -7.33% |
| Count | 468 | 456 | -2.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schmelter
In terms of ethnicity, the Schmelter surname showed distinct changes over the decade from 2000 to 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census. In both years, there were no reported instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races. However, the proportion of White individuals bearing the Schmelter name decreased from 98.29% in 2000 to 95.83% in 2010, marking a -2.50 change. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation within this surname group saw a significant increase, rising from 1.50% to 4.17%, which signifies a remarkable 178.00% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.29% | 95.83% | -2.5% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 4.17% | 178% |
| 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% |