Explore the Family Name Schrier
The meaning of Schrier
Dutch: variant of Schreyer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schrier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schrier has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 19,436th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 22,573rd position, a dip of approximately 16.14 percent. The count of those bearing the name also dropped from 1,287 in 2000 to 1,138 in 2010, a decline of roughly 11.58 percent. Similarly, the proportion of people named Schrier per 100,000 individuals decreased by approximately 18.75 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,436 | #22,573 | -16.14% |
| Count | 1,287 | 1,138 | -11.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.39 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schrier
With regard to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that between 2000 and 2010 there were some shifts within the Schrier surname bearers. The percentage of those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or White saw minor decreases of 1.85 and 1.51 percent respectively. However, there was a notable increase in those identifying with two or more races (from 1.01 to 1.41 percent) and those claiming Hispanic ethnicity (from 1.09 to 2.02 percent ). Data for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native identities remained static at zero, indicating no persons with the Schrier surname identified with these ethnicities during the census years considered.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.89% | 95.43% | -1.51% |
| Hispanic | 1.09% | 2.02% | 85.32% |
| Two or More Races | 1.01% | 1.41% | 39.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.54% | 0.53% | -1.85% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |