Explore the Family Name Schroth
The meaning of Schroth
German: from Middle High German schrōt ‘cut, blow, stab’, possibly applied as a nickname for a rude or rough man from its secondary meaning ‘lump, block’. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerd, Wolfgang, Beate, Fritz, Gertraud, Kurt, Lorenz.
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How common is the last name Schroth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Schroth" experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 15299 in 2000 to 16254 in 2010, representing a decrease of 6.24 percent. Despite this decline in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Schroth surname increased minimally from 1763 to 1775, a growth of 0.68 percent. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a 7.69 percent decrease, from 0.65 in 2000 to 0.6 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,299 | #16,254 | -6.24% |
| Count | 1,763 | 1,775 | 0.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.65 | 0.6 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schroth
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname 'Schroth' identified as White, although the percentage did see a slight decrease from 95.8 percent in 2000 to 94.37 percent in 2010. The ethnicity that saw the largest increase during this decade was Hispanic, going up by 46.48 percent (from 1.42 percent to 2.08 percent). Meanwhile, the percentage of Schroths identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander grew by 19.05 percent, while those reporting two or more races increased by 10.78 percent. The percentages for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native ethnic identities remained at zero in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.8% | 94.37% | -1.49% |
| Hispanic | 1.42% | 2.08% | 46.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.47% | 1.75% | 19.05% |
| Two or More Races | 1.02% | 1.13% | 10.78% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |