Explore the Family Name Schomburg
The meaning of Schomburg
German: habitational name from Schomberg in Württemberg, or from any of the places called Schaumburg, near Hameln, in Hesse, and in Brandenburg. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Armin, Guenther, Reinhard.
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How common is the last name Schomburg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schomburg has seen a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Schomburg was ranked 28,617th and by 2010, it had fallen to the 30,339th position, marking a decrease of 6.02%. The count of individuals carrying this surname also slightly decreased by 1.66% during the same period, from 784 to 771. Furthermore, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k declined by 10.34%, going from 0.29 to 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,617 | #30,339 | -6.02% |
| Count | 784 | 771 | -1.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.26 | -10.34% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schomburg
In regards to ethnicity, still based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Schomburg identify as White, with an increase from 95.66% in 2000 to 96.89% in 2010. The second largest ethnic group within this surname is Hispanic, which saw an increase from 1.53% to 1.82% during the same decade. Those identifying as Black saw a significant decrease from 1.66% to 0.78%. The number of those identifying with two or more races dropped to zero in 2010 from 0.64% in 2000. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.66% | 96.89% | 1.29% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 1.82% | 18.95% |
| Black | 1.66% | 0.78% | -53.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.64% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |