Explore the Family Name Schoeff
The meaning of Schoeff
German (Schöff): in most cases an occupational name from Middle High German scheffe ‘lay assessor at a court, juror’ (modern German Schöffe).
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How common is the last name Schoeff in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schoeff has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 63,632nd most popular surname and by 2010, it had risen to be the 63,068th. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 293 to 317 during the same period, marking an 8.19% growth. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals stayed the same at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,632 | #63,068 | 0.89% |
| Count | 293 | 317 | 8.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schoeff
Turning to ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Schoeff are of White ethnic identity. In 2000, approximately 99.32% of individuals with this surname identified as White, and this decreased slightly to 97.48% in 2010. It's also noteworthy that by 2010, there was a small representation (1.89%) of individuals who identified with two or more races. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either not represented or the data was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.32% | 97.48% | -1.85% |
| 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% |