Explore the Family Name Schmidlin
The meaning of Schmidlin
South German: from an Alemannic diminutive of Middle High German smit ‘blacksmith’, probably denoting a blacksmith who was the son of a blacksmith.
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How common is the last name Schmidlin in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schmidlin has seen a small decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 32,984th in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to 33,390th, a change of -4.26%. However, the count of people carrying the Schmidlin surname rose slightly from 655 to 659 during this decade, indicating an increase of 0.61%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 8.33%, going from 0.24 to 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,984 | #34,390 | -4.26% |
| Count | 655 | 659 | 0.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.22 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schmidlin
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Schmidlin surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly tied to individuals who identify as White. In 2000, 98.02% of those with the surname Schmidlin identified as White, though this figure saw a slight decrease to 95.75% by 2010. There were no individuals with the surname Schmidlin identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. In 2000, there were 0.76% identifying as Two or more races, but this number was suppressed for privacy in the 2010 census. There was also an emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2010, accounting for 2.73% of all Schmidlins.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.02% | 95.75% | -2.32% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.73% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.76% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |