Explore the Family Name Schoemer
The meaning of Schoemer
German (Schömer): probably in Bavaria a nickname for someone given to insulting, from Middle High German schemen ‘to shame or abuse’. Some characteristic forenames: German Grete, Hans.
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How common is the last name Schoemer in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schoemer has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 77,222nd most common surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 80,419th position, representing a 4.14% decline. However, despite the drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 231 in 2000 to 236 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 2.16%. The proportion of individuals named Schoemer per 100k also decreased by 11.11%, moving from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,222 | #80,419 | -4.14% |
| Count | 231 | 236 | 2.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schoemer
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that individuals with the surname Schoemer predominantly identify as White, with proportions of 97.40% and 94.49% in 2000 and 2010 respectively, representing a slight decrease of 2.99%. For other ethnic identities, the percentages remained at zero for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in both 2000 and 2010. There was a small but significant appearance of the Hispanic identity in 2010 at 2.54%, not previously recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.4% | 94.49% | -2.99% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.54% | 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% |