Explore the Family Name Schollmeyer
The meaning of Schollmeyer
German: nickname for a farmer, from Middle High German scholle ‘clod of earth’ + meier ‘tenant farmer’ (see Meyer). Some characteristic forenames: German Arno, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Schollmeyer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schollmeyer has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 48,380th most common and by 2010, it had slipped to the 51,512th position, marking a change of -6.47%. The count also decreased slightly from 410 in 2000 to 404 in 2010 – a marginal drop of -1.46%. Consequently, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people also declined by -6.67% within the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,380 | #51,512 | -6.47% |
| Count | 410 | 404 | -1.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schollmeyer
From an ethnic identity perspective, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Schollmeyer surname identified as White, although the percentage fell slightly from 98.78% in 2000 to 95.30% in 2010. There was no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity associated with this surname in either 2000 or 2010. Interestingly, the 2010 data saw the emergence of two new ethnic identities not previously listed in 2000 – those identifying as Hispanic (1.73%) and those reporting two or more races (2.23%). No changes were observed for the other ethnic groups.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.78% | 95.3% | -3.52% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.23% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.73% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |