Explore the Family Name Schu
The meaning of Schu
German: variant of Schuh.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schu in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Schu" has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 63,812th in popularity but rose to 59,017th by 2010. This represents a positive change of 7.51%. Similarly, the count of people with this surname grew by 17.47% over the same period, from 292 to 343. The proportion of individuals named Schu per 100,000 in the population also showed a growth of 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,812 | #59,017 | 7.51% |
| Count | 292 | 343 | 17.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schu
Regarding ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the surname "Schu" identify as White, though there was a slight decrease from 96.58% in 2000 to 94.75% in 2010. There is no record of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, the census recorded a small percentage (1.75%) identifying as Hispanic in 2010, a category that didn't exist for this surname in 2000. There were no reported individuals who identified with two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.58% | 94.75% | -1.89% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.75% | 0% |
| 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% |