Explore the Family Name Schoer
The meaning of Schoer
North German (Schör and Schöer): occupational name for a shoemaker, from Middle Low German schō ‘shoe’ + agent suffix -er. Some characteristic forenames: German Karl-Heinz.
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How common is the last name Schoer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schoer saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 83,004th and dropped to the 87,335th position in 2010, indicating a change of -5.22%. Despite this dip in rank, the count of people bearing the Schoer name actually increased marginally from 211 to 213 during the same period, showing a growth rate of 0.95%. However, its proportion per 100k also decreased by 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,004 | #87,335 | -5.22% |
| Count | 211 | 213 | 0.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schoer
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Schoer, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White, making up 94.84% of individuals with this last name in 2010, a decrease from 97.16% in 2000. The representation of Hispanic ethnicity within the Schoer surname holders saw a significant increase over the decade from 2.37% to 4.23%, marking a 78.48% change. There were no recorded instances of this surname amongst Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.16% | 94.84% | -2.39% |
| Hispanic | 2.37% | 4.23% | 78.48% |
| 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% |