Explore the Family Name Schriefer
The meaning of Schriefer
1. North German: variant of Schrieber. 2. South German: topographic name for someone living near a crag, related to Middle High German schreffen ‘to split’. Some characteristic forenames: German Arno, Hans, Kurt, Otto, Volker.
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How common is the last name Schriefer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schriefer has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 28,326th and by 2010 it dropped to the 30,630th spot, representing an 8.13% decline. The number of people with the Schriefer last name also decreased from 794 in 2000 to 761 in 2010, a drop of 4.16%. The proportion per 100k individuals also followed this downward trend, going from 0.29 to 0.26, marking a 10.34% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,326 | #30,630 | -8.13% |
| Count | 794 | 761 | -4.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.26 | -10.34% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schriefer
As for the ethnic identity related to the surname Schriefer, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 97.10% in 2000 to 95.66% in 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity saw a significant increase, jumping from 1.64% in 2000 to 3.29% in 2010, a change of over 100%. The category of two or more races, which was at 0.63% in 2000, was suppressed in the 2010 data for privacy reasons. There were no recorded individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.1% | 95.66% | -1.48% |
| Hispanic | 1.64% | 3.29% | 100.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.63% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |