Explore the Family Name Schmude
The meaning of Schmude
North German: from Middle Low German smūden ‘to roast’, a nickname either for a cook or for someone feeling hot. Some characteristic forenames: German Ewald, Kurt, Otto.
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How common is the last name Schmude in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schmude has seen an increase in popularity over a decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 45,227th most common surname, with a count of 446 incidences. By 2010, the rank had improved to 43,206, marking a positive change of 4.47%. The count also increased by 12.11% to reach 500 in 2010. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,227 | #43,206 | 4.47% |
| Count | 446 | 500 | 12.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schmude
The ethnicity associated with the surname Schmude, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, with 95.96% in 2000 and 95.60% in 2010. This reflects a minor decrease of 0.38%. Individuals of Hispanic ethnicity bearing this surname increased by 25.00%, from 1.12% in 2000 to 1.40% in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of Black individuals with this surname jumped from 0.00% in 2000 to 1.40% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more races dropped to 0 in 2010 from 2.24% in 2000. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities was suppressed, thus not available.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.96% | 95.6% | -0.38% |
| Hispanic | 1.12% | 1.4% | 25% |
| Black | 0% | 1.4% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.24% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |