Explore the Family Name Schoettler
The meaning of Schoettler
North German (Schöttler): occupational name for a wood turner, Middle Low German scoteler (an agent derivative of scotel ‘wooden bowl’). Compare Schottler.
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How common is the last name Schoettler in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schoettler saw a minor decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 62,775th most common surname and dropped slightly to the 64,200th position in 2010, marking a 2.27% decrease in ranking. However, despite the drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 4.03%, from 298 to 310 individuals. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,775 | #64,200 | -2.27% |
| Count | 298 | 310 | 4.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schoettler
In terms of ethnicity, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there were no recorded instances of the Schoettler surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either 2000 or 2010. The majority of individuals with the Schoettler surname identify as White, with the proportion slightly decreasing from 92.62% in 2000 to 91.94% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races also experienced a decline of 15.67%. On the other hand, the Hispanic representation within this surname increased by 12.16%, moving up from 4.03% in 2000 to 4.52% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.62% | 91.94% | -0.73% |
| Hispanic | 4.03% | 4.52% | 12.16% |
| Two or More Races | 2.68% | 2.26% | -15.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |