Explore the Family Name Schoor
The meaning of Schoor
North German: 1. topographic name for someone who lived on the coast or shore of a body of water, from Middle Low German schor(e) ‘shore, coast, coastal land’. 2. variant of Schohr, from Low German schōr ‘sheared wool’, hence perhaps a metonymic occupational name for a sheep shearer or a seller of raw wool.
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How common is the last name Schoor in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schoor experienced a significant decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 90,652 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had dropped to 111,426, marking a decrease of 22.92%. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period, falling from 189 to 158, representing a drop of 16.4%. Similarly, the proportion of people named Schoor per 100,000 residents fell by 28.57%, from 0.07 to 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #90,652 | #111,426 | -22.92% |
| Count | 189 | 158 | -16.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.05 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schoor
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the surname Schoor identified as white in both 2000 and 2010. Though there was a slight decrease in this percentage over the decade, dropping from 98.41% to 97.47%, the difference is less than one percent. No Schoors reported identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. There were also no reports of individuals identifying as having two or more ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.41% | 97.47% | -0.96% |
| 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% |