Explore the Family Name Schmutz
The meaning of Schmutz
1. South German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname for a dirty or slovenly person, from German Schmutz ‘dirt’, Middle High German smuz. 2. South German: nickname for a cheerful person, from a noun derivative of Middle High German smutzen ‘to smile’. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Gerhard, Hans.
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How common is the last name Schmutz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schmutz has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 26,104th most popular surname in the United States, dropping to the 30,538th position in 2010. This represents a decline of approximately 17%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell by over 13%, from 882 in 2000 to 764 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also fell by around 21% during the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,104 | #30,538 | -16.99% |
| Count | 882 | 764 | -13.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.26 | -21.21% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schmutz
In terms of ethnicity associated with the surname Schmutz, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that it is predominantly linked with white individuals. In both 2000 and 2010, over 97% of those with the Schmutz surname identified as white, registering a minor increase of 0.35% over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities slightly declined from 1.13% in 2000 to 1.05% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion of Hispanics with this surname saw a significant decrease of 42.14%, falling from 1.59% in 2000 to 0.92% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, Blacks, and American Indian and Alaskan Natives in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.17% | 97.51% | 0.35% |
| Two or More Races | 1.13% | 1.05% | -7.08% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 0.92% | -42.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |