Explore the Family Name Schmer
The meaning of Schmer
German: variant of Schmeer. Some characteristic forenames: German Gottfried.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schmer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schmer has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 55,971st in popularity and it dropped to 61,585th in 2010, representing a change of -10.03%. The number of people with the Schmer surname also decreased from 342 in 2000 to 326 in 2010, a decline of -4.68%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also fell by -15.38% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,971 | #61,585 | -10.03% |
| Count | 342 | 326 | -4.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schmer
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Schmer. In 2000, 92.98% of those with the surname identified as White, and this increased slightly to 95.40% in 2010. The representation of Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races both went from small proportions in 2000 to 0% in 2010. Hispanic representation also saw a slight decrease from 2.63% in 2000 to 2.45% in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.98% | 95.4% | 2.6% |
| Hispanic | 2.63% | 2.45% | -6.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.75% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.05% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |