Explore the Family Name Schuchard
The meaning of Schuchard
German: variant of Schuchardt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schuchard in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schuchard has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Schuchard was ranked 36,531 in terms of popularity and had 578 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had improved to 36,099 with an increase of 1.18% and the count of individuals with the surname rose to 621, marking a 7.44% growth. Despite this rise, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,531 | #36,099 | 1.18% |
| Count | 578 | 621 | 7.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schuchard
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some changes amongst those bearing the Schuchard surname between 2000 and 2010. The overwhelming majority identified as White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 96.89% in 2000 to 95.33% in 2010. There was a noteworthy increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising 51.45% from 1.38% to 2.09%. Another increase was seen in those reporting two or more ethnic identities, going up by 24.04% from 1.04% to 1.29%. Although a small fraction (0.97%) began identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, there were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.89% | 95.33% | -1.61% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 2.09% | 51.45% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 1.29% | 24.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.97% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |