Explore the Family Name Schoo
The meaning of Schoo
Possibly an altered form of German Schuh.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schoo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the Schoo surname in the United States has seen a slight change over a decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 53,782 and by 2010 it had marginally dropped to rank 54,418, marking a decrease of 1.18%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 360 in 2000 to 379 in 2010, denoting a rise of 5.28%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.13 between these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,782 | #54,418 | -1.18% |
| Count | 360 | 379 | 5.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schoo
The census data also provides insights into the ethnicity associated with the Schoo surname. As per the Decennial U.S. Census, there's been a noted shift in these identities over the given period. In 2000, 95.56% of individuals with this surname identified as White, which decreased slightly to 92.08% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 3.33% in 2000 to 3.96% in 2010. There was no record of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or Two or more races in either year. Interestingly, by 2010, 1.85% identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, a category that was not represented in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.56% | 92.08% | -3.64% |
| Hispanic | 3.33% | 3.96% | 18.92% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.85% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |