Explore the Family Name Schouten
The meaning of Schouten
Dutch: patronymic from Schout. Compare Scouten. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Willem, Cor, Gerrit, Henk, Kees, Marten, Peiter.
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How common is the last name Schouten in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schouten became more popular between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 24,598 in terms of popularity among surnames, but by 2010, it had risen to rank 21,599, an increase of 12.19%. The number of people with this surname also increased from 952 in 2000 to 1,208 in 2010, a growth of 26.89%. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals with the surname Schouten per 100,000 people increased by 17.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,598 | #21,599 | 12.19% |
| Count | 952 | 1,208 | 26.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.41 | 17.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schouten
The ethnicity associated with the Schouten surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly white. In 2000, around 96.01% of those who bore the surname were white, which slightly decreased to 95.03% in 2010. There were also small increases in other ethnic identities tied to the Schouten surname. For instance, those identifying as two or more races grew from 0.63% in 2000 to 1.16% in 2010, a change of 84.13%. Similarly, the Hispanic percentage rose from 1.58% to 1.66%, while those identified as black increased from 0.74% to 0.99%. Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native identifications remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.01% | 95.03% | -1.02% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 1.66% | 5.06% |
| Two or More Races | 0.63% | 1.16% | 84.13% |
| Black | 0.74% | 0.99% | 33.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |