Explore the Family Name Schoessow
The meaning of Schoessow
East German (Schössow): variant of Schossow. In the US, this surname is found mainly in WI. Some characteristic forenames: German Eldor, Gerhard, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Schoessow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Schoessow" saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 61,376th in popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped to 65,593rd, representing a change of -6.87. The count of individuals with this surname also experienced a marginal decline from 306 in 2000 to 302 in 2010, marking a -1.31 change. Additionally, the proportion per 100k people dipped by -9.09, from 0.11 in 2000 to just 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,376 | #65,593 | -6.87% |
| Count | 306 | 302 | -1.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schoessow
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname "Schoessow" identify as White, although there was a minor decrease in the percentage from 96.73 in 2000 to 95.70 in 2010. A small percentage of people with this surname identified as Hispanic, increasing from 2.61 in 2000 to 3.64 in 2010, indicating a substantial change of 39.46. No changes were observed in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with percentages remaining at 0 across both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.73% | 95.7% | -1.06% |
| Hispanic | 2.61% | 3.64% | 39.46% |
| 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% |