Explore the Family Name Schor
The meaning of Schor
1. South German: possibly a topographic name related to dialect words meaning either ‘rock outcrop’ or ‘spade’. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Shor. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Moshe, Avraham, Isidor, Jakob, Yisroel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schor in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schor saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Schor was ranked as the 27,413th most common surname, with 828 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 30,303 and the number of individuals with this surname decreased to 772. This reflects a change in proportion per 100,000 people from 0.31 to 0.26, indicating a 16.13% decrease in prevalence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,413 | #30,303 | -10.54% |
| Count | 828 | 772 | -6.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.26 | -16.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schor
The ethnicity associated with the surname Schor also showed some changes over the decade, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, making up 95.53% of bearers in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 94.56% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.6% to 1.04%, while those identifying with two or more ethnicities decreased from 1.45% to 0.91%. The Hispanic representation among individuals with this surname increased notably from 1.93% to 3.11%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.53% | 94.56% | -1.02% |
| Hispanic | 1.93% | 3.11% | 61.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 1.04% | 73.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.45% | 0.91% | -37.24% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |