Explore the Family Name Schratz
The meaning of Schratz
German (also Schrätz): 1. nickname for someone with a strange appearance, a bogeyman, from Middle High German schrat, schraz ‘goblin, specter’. 2. topographic name from Alemannic schratt ‘gorge’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schratz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schratz has seen a slight decrease in its popularity rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 78,838th to 79,338th. However, the actual count of people with this surname saw a modest growth of approximately 6.67%, increasing from 225 to 240 during the same time period. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,838 | #79,338 | -0.63% |
| Count | 225 | 240 | 6.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schratz
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Schratz identified as White, with proportions of 92.89% and 92.5% in 2000 and 2010 respectively. This represents a minimal decrease of 0.42%. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic increased by 20.58%, albeit from a smaller base of 3.11% to 3.75%. The proportion of those identifying as Black decreased significantly by 29.78%, going from 3.56% to 2.5%. There was no recorded change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.89% | 92.5% | -0.42% |
| Hispanic | 3.11% | 3.75% | 20.58% |
| Black | 3.56% | 2.5% | -29.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |