Explore the Family Name Schoedel
The meaning of Schoedel
German (Schödel): 1. Bavarian variant of Schädel (see Schadel). 2. Franconian variant of Schöttel, a metonymic occupational name from Middle Low German schottel ‘bowl, dish’.
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How common is the last name Schoedel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Schoedel slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 51,583 in popularity with a count of 379 people carrying the name, which represented 0.14 per every 100,000 people. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 53,072 due to an increase in the number of bearers to 390, but a decrease in proportion to 0.13 per 100k people. This represents a change of -2.89 in rank, but a 2.9 increase in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,583 | #53,072 | -2.89% |
| Count | 379 | 390 | 2.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schoedel
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Schoedel surname identify as white, although there has been a slight decrease from 96.31% in 2000 to 95.38% in 2010. There was no change in the number of Schoedels identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period. However, there was a minor decrease in those identifying as Hispanic, falling from 1.85% to 1.79%. Interestingly, the category of 'Two or more races' emerged in 2010 with 1.28% of Schoedels identifying within this group.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.31% | 95.38% | -0.97% |
| Hispanic | 1.85% | 1.79% | -3.24% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.28% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |