Explore the Family Name Schochet
The meaning of Schochet
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): occupational name for a ritual slaughterer, Yiddish shoykhet (of Hebrew origin). Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Ari, Chaim, Chana.
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How common is the last name Schochet in the United States?
The surname Schochet, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a rise in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Schochet was ranked 82,344th in popularity, but by 2010 it had risen to 73,464th place—a 10.78% increase. The number of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 213 in 2000 to 264 in 2010, marking an impressive growth rate of 23.94%. The proportion of people named Schochet per 100,000 also saw a 12.5% increase during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,344 | #73,464 | 10.78% |
| Count | 213 | 264 | 23.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schochet
In terms of ethnic identity, Census data shows that nearly all individuals with the surname Schochet identified as White in both 2000 (99%) and 2010 (98.11%), showing a slight decrease of 0.90%. Interestingly, there was a small shift in 2010 when some individuals, making up 1.89% of all the Schochets, started identifying as belonging to two or more races, while none did so in 2000. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native each registered 0.00% in both 2000 and 2010, indicating no individuals with the surname Schochet identified with these ethnicities during those years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 98.11% | -0.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.89% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |