Explore the Family Name Schreier
The meaning of Schreier
1. German: occupational name for a town crier, or a nickname for a noisy individual, from an agent derivative of Middle High German schrī(e)n ‘to shout’. Compare Schroyer. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): from German Schreier, Yiddish shrayer ‘shouter’ (see 1 above), applied as a nickname for a noisy person, or, possibly, as an occupational name for a person whose duty it was to summon Jews to public worship.
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How common is the last name Schreier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schreier ranked 12,841st in popularity in 2000 and shifted slightly to 12,878th in 2010, which indicates a minor decrease of 0.29%. However, the count of individuals with this surname rose by 8.78% from 2,197 to 2,390 during the same period. The proportion per 100k remained consistent at 0.81, denoting that the distribution of this surname in the population was relatively stable.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,841 | #12,878 | -0.29% |
| Count | 2,197 | 2,390 | 8.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.81 | 0.81 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schreier
Concerning the ethnic identity associated with the surname Schreier, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some intriguing changes between 2000 and 2010. Most of the individuals with this surname identified as White, although the percentage dipped slightly from 97.68% to 96.07%. There was an increase in those associating themselves with Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity and those claiming two or more races, with increases of 50% and 72.60% respectively. The proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic also rose from 1.05% to 1.80%. There were no reported individuals with this surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.68% | 96.07% | -1.65% |
| Hispanic | 1.05% | 1.8% | 71.43% |
| Two or More Races | 0.73% | 1.26% | 72.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.36% | 0.54% | 50% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |