Explore the Family Name Schriever
The meaning of Schriever
North German and Dutch: occupational name for a scribe or clerk, from an agent derivative of Middle Dutch, Middle Low German schrīven ‘to write’. Compare German Schreiber.
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How common is the last name Schriever in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schriever has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname improved from 30,292 in 2000 to 29,822 in 2010, reflecting a 1.55% growth. The number of individuals bearing the name also increased by 8.09%, from 729 in 2000 to 788 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.27.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,292 | #29,822 | 1.55% |
| Count | 729 | 788 | 8.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schriever
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010 for those with the surname Schriever. The percentage identifying as White increased slightly from 96.57% to 97.08%. Meanwhile, there was a notable increase in those who identify as Hispanic, with this group growing by 50%, from 1.10% of all Schroivers in 2000 to 1.65% in 2010. However, the proportions of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or as belonging to two or more races decreased to zero during this period, as did those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.57% | 97.08% | 0.53% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 1.65% | 50% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.69% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |