Explore the Family Name Scholfield
The meaning of Scholfield
English (Lancashire and Yorkshire): variant of Schofield.
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How common is the last name Scholfield in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Scholfield saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 42,677th in 2000, it slipped to 43,151st in 2010, marking a drop of 1.11%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 4.81% during the same period, totaling 501 in 2010 compared to 478 in 2000. Yet, when measured as a proportion per 100,000 people, its presence declined by 5.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,677 | #43,151 | -1.11% |
| Count | 478 | 501 | 4.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scholfield
In terms of ethnicity, the Scholfield surname exhibited some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Individuals identifying as White and carrying the surname decreased from 85.15% to 81.04%, while those identifying as Black saw an increase from 7.95% to 9.38%. The category of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities saw a substantial rise of 33.49%, going from 2.09% to 2.79%. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native experienced a marginal growth of 0.50%. No changes were recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic identifications.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.15% | 81.04% | -4.83% |
| Black | 7.95% | 9.38% | 17.99% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.97% | 3.99% | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 2.09% | 2.79% | 33.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |