Explore the Family Name Schoeller
The meaning of Schoeller
1. South German (Schöller): variant of Scheller. 2. North German (Schöller): variant of Schöler (see Schoeler). Compare Scholler. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Kurt, Otto.
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How common is the last name Schoeller in the United States?
The surname Schoeller, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a decline in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 42,134th most popular surname in the United States and held by 485 individuals, which equates to about 0.18 people per every 100,000. However, by 2010, its rank had slipped to 53,913, with just 383 bearers of the name remaining. This represents a decrease in popularity by approximately 28% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,134 | #53,913 | -27.96% |
| Count | 485 | 383 | -21.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.13 | -27.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schoeller
Looking at the ethnic identities associated with the surname Schoeller, based on the same Decennial U.S. Census data, an overwhelming majority of people with this surname identified as White. In 2000, 99.38% of bearers of the surname identified as such, though this proportion saw a slight decrease to 98.17% in 2010. Interestingly, no one with the Schoeller surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year. A small percentage (1.57%) identified as Hispanic in 2010, indicating a modest diversification of the ethnic identity of individuals bearing the Schoeller surname within that decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.38% | 98.17% | -1.22% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.57% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |