Explore the Family Name Schoof
The meaning of Schoof
1. German and Dutch: from Middle Low German schōf, Middle Dutch scoof ‘sheaf’, possibly a metonymic occupational name for a sheaf-binder. In a figurative sense this is the northern equivalent of Schaub as a nickname. 2. German: variant of Schaaf.
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How common is the last name Schoof in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Schoof" has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 27,085th most popular last name, but by 2010, it dropped to the 28,940th spot, reflecting a change of -6.85%. The count of individuals carrying the surname also decreased from 841 in 2000 to 821 in 2010, marking a decline of -2.38%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Schoof per 100k population also fell from 0.31 in 2000 to 0.28 in 2010, a reduction of -9.68%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,085 | #28,940 | -6.85% |
| Count | 841 | 821 | -2.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.28 | -9.68% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schoof
Regarding the ethnicity of those with the surname "Schoof", the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White, though this percentage has slightly decreased from 97.86% in 2000 to 95.74% in 2010. There was no presence of Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnic identities among those with this surname in either year. The percentage of Schoofs identifying as Hispanic more than doubled from 1.07% in 2000 to 2.44% in 2010. Additionally, there was a significant increase in those identifying with two or more races, with the percentage rising from 0.83 in 2000 to 1.46 in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at 0.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.86% | 95.74% | -2.17% |
| Hispanic | 1.07% | 2.44% | 128.04% |
| Two or More Races | 0.83% | 1.46% | 75.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |