Explore the Family Name Schreiter
The meaning of Schreiter
German: nickname for someone with a striding walk, from an agent derivative of Middle High German schrīten ‘to stride’. The element Schreit also appears in placenames. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Eberhard, Heinz, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Schreiter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Schreiter has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Schreiter was ranked 47,026 and had a count of 425. However, by 2010, it slipped in rank to 50,960 with a reduced count of 409. This represents a change of -8.37 in rank and -3.76 in count. The proportion per 100k also decreased by 12.5, going from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,026 | #50,960 | -8.37% |
| Count | 425 | 409 | -3.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schreiter
On the other hand, regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a predominance of the White ethnic group among those with Schreiter as their surname. In both 2000 and 2010, nearly all individuals with this surname identified themselves as White, although there was a slight decrease from 96.94% in 2000 to 95.11% in 2010. Simultaneously, the percentage of Hispanic individuals with this last name saw an increase of 107.27 over the decade, rising from 1.65% to 3.42%. There were no reported individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.94% | 95.11% | -1.89% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 3.42% | 107.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |