Explore the Family Name Schrade
The meaning of Schrade
North German: nickname for a skinny person, from Middle Low German schrade ‘thin, wretched, scrawny’ (see also Schrage). Some characteristic forenames: German Frieda, Hans, Katharina.
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How common is the last name Schrade in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schrade has seen subtle changes between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 41,657 in 2000, it moved slightly up to a rank of 41,359 in 2010, marking a marginal growth rate of 0.72%. The count of individuals with the Schrade surname also increased from 492 to 526 over the decade, demonstrating a rise of 6.91%. However, the proportion per 100k people remained constant at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,657 | #41,359 | 0.72% |
| Count | 492 | 526 | 6.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schrade
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Schrade identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although the percentage decreased slightly from 96.34% to 95.82%. Notably, the data shows a significant increase in the number of individuals identifying as "Two or more races" and "Hispanic", rising by 30.39% each. Although the count of Asian/Pacific Islander was 1.02% in 2000, this category was suppressed in 2010 for privacy. Furthermore, there were no individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, while representation of Black ethnicity emerged at 1.14% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.34% | 95.82% | -0.54% |
| Two or More Races | 1.02% | 1.33% | 30.39% |
| Hispanic | 1.02% | 1.33% | 30.39% |
| Black | 0% | 1.14% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.02% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |