Explore the Family Name Schoolman
The meaning of Schoolman
Americanized form of North German Schoolmann: occupational name for a school teacher, from Middle Low German schole ‘school’ + man ‘man’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Wolfram.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schoolman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Schoolman has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, the name was ranked 68,172nd in terms of prevalence and by 2010 it had fallen to the 69,996th position, marking a change of -2.68. The actual count of individuals bearing this surname, however, increased from 270 in 2000 to 280 by 2010, indicating a growth rate of 3.7. Yet, when considering the proportion per 100k people, there was a 10% decrease from 0.1 to 0.09 over the ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,172 | #69,996 | -2.68% |
| Count | 270 | 280 | 3.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schoolman
Analyzing the ethnicity associated with the surname Schoolman, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, it is predominantly linked with those identifying as White. In 2000, 98.15% of the individuals with this last name identified as White, and this figure witnessed a slight decrease to 97.86% by 2010. No significant representation was observed among other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years, with the percentage remaining at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.15% | 97.86% | -0.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |