Explore the Family Name Schrieber
The meaning of Schrieber
North German: occupational name for a scribe or clerk, from an agent derivative of Middle Low German schrīven ‘to write’. Compare Schreiber.
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How common is the last name Schrieber in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schrieber has seen a slight decrease over the years. In 2000, the name ranked at 29,696 and by 2010, it fell to 31,033 in terms of popularity, marking a 4.5% decline. The count remained steady at 748 individuals bearing the surname both in 2000 and 2010. However, the proportion of people per 100,000 having the Schrieber surname decreased by 10.71% from 0.28 in 2000 to 0.25 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,696 | #31,033 | -4.5% |
| Count | 748 | 748 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.25 | -10.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schrieber
On the ethnicity front, as per the information from the Decennial U.S. Census, the Schrieber's ethnic identity experienced some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those with the Schrieber surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 96.12% in 2000 to 92.11% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 79.13%, moving from 2.54% in 2000 to 4.55% in 2010. Additionally, a small number of Schriebers began identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races in 2010, shifting from 0% in 2000 to 1.34% and from 0.67% to 1.47% respectively. The percentages for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.12% | 92.11% | -4.17% |
| Hispanic | 2.54% | 4.55% | 79.13% |
| Two or More Races | 0.67% | 1.47% | 119.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.34% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |