Explore the Family Name Schrag
The meaning of Schrag
1. Swiss German and German: variant of Schrage 1. In the US, it is found mainly in KS. Compare Schrock 1. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Schrage 3. History: This (see 1 above) is the name of a Swiss Mennonite and Amish family. In the US it is most commonly spelled Schrock, especially in OH and IN, among the descendants of the first Mennonite immigrants bearing the name Schrag, who came to North America from Switzerland and Germany in the middle of the 18th century. Later Swiss Mennonite immigrants bearing this name came to the US in 1870s from Volhynia in Russia and have retained it in the original form; they settled mainly in KS. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Frieda, Horst, Minne.
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How common is the last name Schrag in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schrag experienced a slight decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Schrag was ranked 21,424th in terms of popularity but dropped to 23,135th in 2010, marking a decrease of around 7.99%. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also declined by approximately 3.08%, with 1,138 cases in 2000 and 1,103 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly fell by 11.9% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,424 | #23,135 | -7.99% |
| Count | 1,138 | 1,103 | -3.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.37 | -11.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schrag
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting shifts. The percentage of individuals with the surname Schrag who identify as White decreased slightly from 97.89% in 2000 to 96.46% in 2010. However, there was significant growth in the number of Schrags identifying as two or more races, with a whopping 106.33% increase during the ten-year span. The Asian/Pacific Islander category saw a marginal increase of 1.89%, while those identifying as Hispanic rose by 42.86%. No change was observed for the Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.89% | 96.46% | -1.46% |
| Two or More Races | 0.79% | 1.63% | 106.33% |
| Hispanic | 0.7% | 1% | 42.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.53% | 0.54% | 1.89% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |