Explore the Family Name Schuerger
The meaning of Schuerger
South German and Swiss German (Schürger): nickname for a harsh master (a ‘slave driver’), from an agent derivative of Middle High German schürgen ‘to push or drive’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Otto, Wilhelmina.
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How common is the last name Schuerger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schuerger has seen a slight decrease in rank popularity from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 62,577 to 63,873, a change of -2.07%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 4.35%, indicating there were more people with this surname in 2010 than in 2000. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.11, suggesting that the surname's prevalence in the population did not significantly change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,577 | #63,873 | -2.07% |
| Count | 299 | 312 | 4.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schuerger
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Schuerger identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 97.99% in 2000 to 94.23% in 2010. During the same period, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 1.67% to 4.17%, marking a 149.70% change. There was no representation of Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native reported for this surname in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.99% | 94.23% | -3.84% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 4.17% | 149.7% |
| 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% |