Explore the Family Name Schricker

The meaning of Schricker

German: nickname for a jumper or dancer, from Middle Low German schricker, in some cases for a huntsman who stirs up the animals. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Otto.

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How common is the last name Schricker in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Schricker has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 55971 in 2000, the ranking fell to 60636 in 2010, representing an 8.33% decrease. The number of individuals carrying the Schricker surname also experienced a minor drop from 342 in 2000 to 332 in 2010, marking a 2.92% reduction. Correspondingly, its proportion per 100k population fell from 0.13 to 0.11, showing a 15.38% drop.

20002010Change
Rank#55,971#60,636-8.33%
Count342332-2.92%
Proportion per 100k0.130.11-15.38%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schricker

In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Schricker surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease from 96.78% to 95.48%. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Notably, the percentage of people identifying with two or more races increased from 1.46% in 2000 to 1.51% in 2010. Additionally, there was a new appearance of the Hispanic ethnic identity among those with the Schricker surname, registering at 1.81% in 2010.

20002010Change
White96.78%95.48%-1.34%
Hispanic0%1.81%0%
Two or More Races1.46%1.51%3.42%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%