Explore the Family Name Schmelz
The meaning of Schmelz
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Schmeltz. Some characteristic forenames: German Bernd, Guenter.
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How common is the last name Schmelz in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schmelz has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 35,053rd and by 2010, it dropped to 35,622nd position, representing a decrease of 1.62%. However, interestingly enough, the count of individuals bearing the surname Schmelz showed an increase of 3.61%, rising from 609 in 2000 to 631 in 2010. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100k population declined by 8.7%, indicating that overall, fewer people carry the surname compared to other surnames.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,053 | #35,622 | -1.62% |
| Count | 609 | 631 | 3.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schmelz
The ethnic identity related to the surname Schmelz as per the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a predominance of White ethnicity. In 2000, 96.39% of the bearers of the surname were identified as White, reducing slightly to 95.25% by 2010. The Hispanic presence within this surname group increased significantly by 161.74%, although still representing a small fraction at 3.01% in 2010. There was a negligible representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander category at 0.79% in 2010 while the category of two or more races, which had a representation of 1.15% in 2000, was not present in 2010. Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories showed no representation for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.39% | 95.25% | -1.18% |
| Hispanic | 1.15% | 3.01% | 161.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.79% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |