Explore the Family Name Schmoldt
The meaning of Schmoldt
North German: from Middle Low German smolt ‘tallow, fat, grease’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a chandler. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Gunter, Ingo, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Schmoldt in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schmoldt saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 45,482nd in the list of most common surnames and rose to 44,808th by 2010, marking an increase of 1.48%. The number of individuals with this surname also grew during this period; there were 443 in 2000, and this figure rose to 479 by 2010, equating to a growth of 8.13%. Despite these changes, the proportion of people named Schmoldt per 100,000 remained constant at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,482 | #44,808 | 1.48% |
| Count | 443 | 479 | 8.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schmoldt
When looking at ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Schmoldt identified as White, with figures standing at 97.74% in 2000 and slightly dipping to 97.08% in 2010. There was no representation from either Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals in both years. However, the census showed some diversity in 2010 where 1.46% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and 1.04% as Hispanic, categories that had no representation in 2000. No respondents identified as belonging to two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.74% | 97.08% | -0.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.46% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.04% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |