Explore the Family Name Schmutzler
The meaning of Schmutzler
South German: nickname for a cheerful person, from an agent derivative of Middle High German smutzeln ‘to smile in amusement’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Erwin.
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How common is the last name Schmutzler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schmutzler saw a modest increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Schmutzler was ranked 50,468th in terms of commonality, but by 2010 it had moved up to the 49,914th position, representing a 1.1% change. The count of individuals with this surname also rose over the decade from 389 to 420, indicating an increase of approximately 7.97%. However, the proportion of Schmutzlers per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,468 | #49,914 | 1.1% |
| Count | 389 | 420 | 7.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schmutzler
In regards to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the vast majority of individuals with the Schmutzler surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010 - 98.2% and 96.9% respectively. This denotes a slight decrease of 1.32% over the 10-year period. It's worth noting that there was a small emergence of Schmutzlers identifying with two or more races in 2010, accounting for 1.43% of the total. The categories of Hispanic, Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all reported zero instances for this surname during the years analyzed.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.2% | 96.9% | -1.32% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.43% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |