Explore the Family Name Scholtens
The meaning of Scholtens
Dutch: variant of Scholten.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Scholtens in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Scholtens experienced a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname improved from 58,257 in 2000 to 56,444 in 2010, marking a positive change of 3.11%. Correspondingly, the count of people with this surname also increased by approximately 11.04% over the decade, growing from 326 individuals in 2000 to 362 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100k individuals remained steady at 0.12, signaling that the name's prevalence remained relatively unchanged within the American population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,257 | #56,444 | 3.11% |
| Count | 326 | 362 | 11.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scholtens
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Scholtens surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with percentages at 94.79% and 94.48% respectively. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a growth of 12.65%, increasing from 2.45% in 2000 to 2.76% in 2010. Conversely, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races decreased by 35.81%, falling from 2.15% in 2000 to 1.38% in 2010. There were no Scholtens who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during the given time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.79% | 94.48% | -0.33% |
| Hispanic | 2.45% | 2.76% | 12.65% |
| Two or More Races | 2.15% | 1.38% | -35.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |