Explore the Family Name Schryver
The meaning of Schryver
Americanized and Flemish (De Schryver) form of Dutch Schrijver or De Schrijver: occupational name from Middle Dutch scrivere ‘scribe, clerk’ (compare German Schreiber).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schryver in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schryver saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Schryver was ranked 32,782 in terms of prevalence, but it dropped to 33,530 by 2010, marking a -2.28% change. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 660 in 2000 to 680 in 2010, an increase of 3.03%. Despite this growth in absolute numbers, the proportion of Schryvers per 100,000 people dropped by 4.17% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,782 | #33,530 | -2.28% |
| Count | 660 | 680 | 3.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schryver
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that individuals with the Schryver surname largely identify as White. This group made up 96.06% of the Schryvers in 2000, and by 2010, this percentage remained almost constant at 96.03%, showing a negligible decrease of -0.03%. The Hispanic population among the Schryvers saw a decrease from 3.03% in 2000 to 2.79% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of Schryvers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.06% | 96.03% | -0.03% |
| Hispanic | 3.03% | 2.79% | -7.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |