Explore the Family Name Schools
The meaning of Schools
Flemish: patronymic from Dutch School.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schools in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Schools" saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname was ranked 25,466 in popularity and it had slipped to 26,282 by 2010, representing a 3.2% drop. However, the count of people with the surname Schools increased slightly from 912 in 2000 to 929 in 2010, a growth rate of 1.86%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 also decreased by 8.82%, going from 0.34 to 0.31.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,466 | #26,282 | -3.2% |
| Count | 912 | 929 | 1.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.31 | -8.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schools
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Schools" also diversified between 2000 and 2010, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals with this surname who identified as White dropped slightly from 87.39% to 85.47%. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Black remained relatively stable, increasing slightly from 10.42% to 10.55%. The percentage identifying as Hispanic showed an upward trend, rising from 0.99% to 1.51%. Also, the data shows a small increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those who identify with two or more races. There was no change in the percentage identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.39% | 85.47% | -2.2% |
| Black | 10.42% | 10.55% | 1.25% |
| Hispanic | 0.99% | 1.51% | 52.53% |
| Two or More Races | 0.66% | 1.4% | 112.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.08% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |