Explore the Family Name Schrum
The meaning of Schrum
1. Americanized form of German Schramm. 2. North German: unexplained.
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How common is the last name Schrum in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Schrum saw a minor decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Schrum ranked as the 14,590th most popular surname in the U.S., with a count of 1871, translating to a proportion of 0.69 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the rank fell to 15,947, with the count slightly decreasing to 1822, or 0.62 per 100,000 people. This represents a decline in popularity of 9.3% and a decrease in count by 2.62%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,590 | #15,947 | -9.3% |
| Count | 1,871 | 1,822 | -2.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.69 | 0.62 | -10.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schrum
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Schrum, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates minimal changes from 2000 to 2010. The largest group identified as White, comprising 96.63% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 96.27% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races increased by 37.5%, though it still represents a small proportion at 1.54% in 2010. There was also a slight increase in Hispanic representation at 0.99%. No individuals with the surname Schrum identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census year. For American Indian and Alaskan Native, there was a decrease from 0.75% to 0.66%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.63% | 96.27% | -0.37% |
| Two or More Races | 1.12% | 1.54% | 37.5% |
| Hispanic | 0.96% | 0.99% | 3.13% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.75% | 0.66% | -12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |