Explore the Family Name Schray
The meaning of Schray
South German (Württemberg): variant of Schrey. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Volker.
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How common is the last name Schray in the United States?
The surname Schray ranks as the 72,771st most popular last name in the U.S. as of 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census, dropping from a rank of 63,632 in 2000. This represents a decrease in popularity by 14.36%. The number of individuals with this surname also fell from 293 in 2000 to 267 in 2010, marking an 8.87% reduction. Overall, Schray's proportion out of every 100,000 people dropped by 18.18% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,632 | #72,771 | -14.36% |
| Count | 293 | 267 | -8.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schray
Turning to ethnic identity, according to Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Schray identify as White. In 2000, 95.90% identified as such, with this figure slightly increasing to 97.38% in 2010. Hispanic identification also rose, going from 1.71% to 2.25%, a change of 31.58%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, those identifying as two or more races disappeared completely by 2010, a 100% drop from 2.05% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.9% | 97.38% | 1.54% |
| Hispanic | 1.71% | 2.25% | 31.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.05% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |