Explore the Family Name Schrom
The meaning of Schrom
German: 1. (Silesia): habitational name from a place so named in the area of Frankenstein. 2. altered form of Schramm. Some characteristic forenames: German Herta, Kurt, Otto.
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How common is the last name Schrom in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schrom has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 29,210th and by 2010, it had dropped to 32,031st place, marking a decline of nearly 10%. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped approximately 6%, going from 764 in 2000 to 720 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people declined by roughly 14%, from 0.28 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,210 | #32,031 | -9.66% |
| Count | 764 | 720 | -5.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.24 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schrom
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Schrom identify as White, accounting for 97.12% in 2000 and 96.11% in 2010, indicating a slight decrease in this group. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, there was a small percentage (0.69%) of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander. Those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of about 59%, going from 1.05% in 2000 to 1.67% in 2010. On the other hand, the number of individuals identifying as two or more races decreased by approximately 21%, from 1.05% in 2000 to 0.83% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.12% | 96.11% | -1.04% |
| Hispanic | 1.05% | 1.67% | 59.05% |
| Two or More Races | 1.05% | 0.83% | -20.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.69% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |