Explore the Family Name Schroeter
The meaning of Schroeter
North German (mainly Schröter): variant of Schroeder. Compare Schroter. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Juergen, Otto, Elke, Ernst, Erwin, Gerd, Gertraud, Hermann, Ingeborg, Klaus, Kurt. Scandinavian Sven, Birgit, Gorm, Niels.
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How common is the last name Schroeter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schroeter has experienced a slight increase in prevalence across the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Schroeter was ranked as the 17,170th most popular surname, with 1,522 individuals sporting the name. By 2010, it had moved up slightly to become the 17,151st most common surname, with an increased count of 1,652 individuals. The proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.56 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,170 | #17,151 | 0.11% |
| Count | 1,522 | 1,652 | 8.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schroeter
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, individuals with the surname Schroeter were predominantly of White ethnic identity in both 2000 and 2010, representing over 91% of the population. However, there has been a small decrease in this percentage from 92.25% in 2000 to 91.65% in 2010. There has been a rise in the percentage of people identifying as Black, from 3.15% in 2000 to 4.00% in 2010. The Hispanic percentage also saw a slight increase from 1.12% to 1.21%. Those identifying as two or more races dropped from 2.37% to 1.94%, while the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories reported no individuals for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.25% | 91.65% | -0.65% |
| Black | 3.15% | 4% | 26.98% |
| Two or More Races | 2.37% | 1.94% | -18.14% |
| Hispanic | 1.12% | 1.21% | 8.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |