Explore the Family Name Schowalter
The meaning of Schowalter
German (Rhineland, Bavaria): unexplained.
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How common is the last name Schowalter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schowalter showed a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 34,210th in terms of popularity and fell slightly to 34,618th in 2010, a drop of about 1.19%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased by 4.15% during the same period, growing from 627 to 653. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased slightly from 0.23 to 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,210 | #34,618 | -1.19% |
| Count | 627 | 653 | 4.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schowalter
When looking at the ethnicity of individuals with the surname Schowalter, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most identify as White. In 2000, approximately 98.09% identified as such, although this dropped slightly to 96.94% by 2010. While there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, there was a notable increase in those identifying with two or more races. This group grew by 36.61%, from 1.12% in 2000 to 1.53% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.09% | 96.94% | -1.17% |
| Two or More Races | 1.12% | 1.53% | 36.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |