Explore the Family Name Schofer
The meaning of Schofer
German: 1. variant of Schoffer (see Schaffer). 2. (Schöfer): variant of Schäfer (see Schaefer).
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How common is the last name Schofer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Schofer has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Schofer was ranked as the 71,372nd most common surname, but by 2010, it had declined to the 84,463rd position, marking an 18.34% drop in rank. The count of individuals bearing the Schofer name also decreased from 255 in 2000 to 222 in 2010, indicating a 12.94% decline. This brought down the proportion per 100,000 people from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,372 | #84,463 | -18.34% |
| Count | 255 | 222 | -12.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schofer
The ethnicity associated with the surname Schofer also saw some changes from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, nearly all (96.47%) of those bearing the Schofer surname identified as White, with a small 1.96% identifying as Hispanic. There were no reported instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, however, while the majority still identified as White (93.69%), the Hispanic identification disappeared. Notably, the 2010 Census introduced a new category with 3.15% of Schofers identifying as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.47% | 93.69% | -2.88% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.15% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.96% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |