Explore the Family Name Schrager
The meaning of Schrager
1. German: from a derivative of Schrage 1 and 2. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Schrage 3. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Aron, Avrum, Mandel.
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How common is the last name Schrager in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Schrager has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 30,868 but by 2010, it had dropped to 37,735, a change of -22.25%. The number of individuals with this surname also fell from 712 in 2000 to 589 in 2010, marking a -17.28% change. Accordingly, the proportion of people with the surname Schrager per 100,000 population decreased from 0.26 to 0.2, a drop of -23.08%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,868 | #37,735 | -22.25% |
| Count | 712 | 589 | -17.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.2 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schrager
On the topic of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Schrager identify as White, though there was a slight decrease in this group from 98.31% in 2000 to 95.25% in 2010. There was no representation of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities among individuals with this surname recorded in either year. However, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.12% in 2000 to 3.06% in 2010, a change of 173.21%. Additionally, those identifying with two or more races made an appearance in 2010 at 1.02%, where they were not represented in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.31% | 95.25% | -3.11% |
| Hispanic | 1.12% | 3.06% | 173.21% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.02% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |