Explore the Family Name Schreffler
The meaning of Schreffler
German: topographic name for someone who lived by a split crag, Middle High German schreffe.
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How common is the last name Schreffler in the United States?
The Schreffler surname has seen a rise in popularity, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. Ranked 17,619th in 2000, it climbed to 15,922nd in 2010, marking an increase of 9.63%. The count of individuals with this last name also rose during this period, increasing from 1,469 to 1,825, or by 24.23%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Schreffler per 100k in the population went up by 14.81%, from 0.54 to 0.62.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,619 | #15,922 | 9.63% |
| Count | 1,469 | 1,825 | 24.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.62 | 14.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schreffler
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Schreffler name, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, most people with this surname identify as white. In 2000, 96.60% identified as white, but this decreased slightly to 95.45% in 2010. There was a notable increase, however, in those identifying with two or more ethnicities, which rose from 1.16% to 1.92%, a 65.52% change. People who identified as Hispanic grew from 1.02% to 1.42%, a 39.22% change. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0. The Black demographic appeared in 2010, making up 0.55% of the Schrefflers.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.6% | 95.45% | -1.19% |
| Two or More Races | 1.16% | 1.92% | 65.52% |
| Hispanic | 1.02% | 1.42% | 39.22% |
| Black | 0% | 0.55% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.61% | 0% | 0% |