Explore the Family Name Schuchardt
The meaning of Schuchardt
German (Hesse and Thuringia): from a regional form of Middle High German schuochwürhte ‘shoemaker’ (see Schubert). Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Bernd, Ernst.
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How common is the last name Schuchardt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schuchardt has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, the Schuchardt name ranked 29,784th in frequency in the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped to 30,946th, a decrease of 3.9%. Despite this, the number of individuals with the Schuchardt surname increased slightly from 745 to 751 during the same period, resulting in a growth rate of 0.81%. However, as a proportion of the population per 100,000 people, the representation of the name dropped by 10.71%, from 0.28 to 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,784 | #30,946 | -3.9% |
| Count | 745 | 751 | 0.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.25 | -10.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schuchardt
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the Schuchardt surname identified as white, making up 96.91% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 94.94% in 2010. During this period, the Hispanic representation within the Schuchardt surname nearly doubled, increasing by 97.97% from 1.48% to 2.93%. Furthermore, there was a new appearance of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, representing 0.93% in 2010. The percentage of those who identified with two or more ethnicities remained constant at 1.07%. Interestingly, there were no individuals with the Schuchardt surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.91% | 94.94% | -2.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.48% | 2.93% | 97.97% |
| Two or More Races | 1.07% | 1.07% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.93% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |