Explore the Family Name Schrick
The meaning of Schrick
1. German: nickname from Middle High German schrick ‘sudden jump, scare’, for an easily scared person, or for someone who scares others. 2. Dutch: variant, archaic or Americanized, of Schrik, a cognate of 1 above. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Gerd, Otto.
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How common is the last name Schrick in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Schrick has seen a slight decrease over a decade. In 2000, Schrick was ranked as the 41,924th most popular surname, compared to 46,138th in 2010, representing a 10.05% drop in ranking. The count also decreased from 488 instances in 2000 to 462 in 2010, a change of -5.33%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 11.11%, from 0.18 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,924 | #46,138 | -10.05% |
| Count | 488 | 462 | -5.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schrick
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Schrick identify as White, although the percentage fell slightly from 96.72% in 2000 to 95.24% in 2010. There was a notable increase in the percentage of those identifying with two or more races, jumping from 1.84% in 2000 to 3.03% in 2010, an increase of 64.67%. The Hispanic representation within this surname group also increased by 49.02%, from 1.02% to 1.52%. However, no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.72% | 95.24% | -1.53% |
| Two or More Races | 1.84% | 3.03% | 64.67% |
| Hispanic | 1.02% | 1.52% | 49.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |