Explore the Family Name Schoemaker
The meaning of Schoemaker
Dutch: occupational name for a shoemaker, Middle Dutch scoemaker(e). This surname is also found in Germany.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schoemaker in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schoemaker demonstrated a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 61,058th most popular, but dropped to 61,585th by 2010, a slight decline of 0.86%. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.84% during the same decade, rising from 308 in 2000 to 326 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,058 | #61,585 | -0.86% |
| Count | 308 | 326 | 5.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schoemaker
The ethnic identity associated with the Schoemaker surname also shifted subtly between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. A large majority of individuals identified as white, increasing slightly from 92.86% in 2000 to 95.09% in 2010. Those identifying as having two or more races decreased significantly, from 2.60% to 1.53%. The Hispanic population also saw a slight decline from 2.92% to 2.76%. There was no recorded change among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.86% | 95.09% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.92% | 2.76% | -5.48% |
| Two or More Races | 2.6% | 1.53% | -41.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |