Explore the Family Name Schmieg
The meaning of Schmieg
German: variant of Schmiege 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schmieg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schmieg showed only a slight change between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname shifted from 39,111 in 2000 to 39,352 in 2010, indicating a very minimal decrease of 0.62. However, the count or number of people with this surname increased by 5.47 percent, rising from 530 in 2000 to 559 in 2010. Despite this increase, there was a slight drop in the proportion per 100,000 people, falling from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010, marking a 5 percent decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,111 | #39,352 | -0.62% |
| Count | 530 | 559 | 5.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schmieg
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Schmieg, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates minimal changes between 2000 and 2010. In both years, no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 97.74 percent in 2000 to 96.24 percent in 2010, showing a drop of 1.53 percent. Interestingly, the category "Two or more races" saw an emergence in 2010, with 1.97 percent of individuals with the surname Schmieg identifying under this category, suggesting a growing diversity within this surname group.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.74% | 96.24% | -1.53% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.97% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |