Explore the Family Name Schug
The meaning of Schug
German: variant of Schuh. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Mathias, Alois, Ewald, Gunther, Klaus, Lorenz, Otto.
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How common is the last name Schug in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schug saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 18,892 in terms of how common it was across the United States; however, in 2010, it fell to rank 20,037, representing a decrease of 6.06%. The total number of individuals named Schug also dipped slightly during this decade from 1,337 people in 2000 to 1,335 in 2010. Accordingly, the proportion of individuals with the surname Schug per 100,000 people also decreased by 10.0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,892 | #20,037 | -6.06% |
| Count | 1,337 | 1,335 | -0.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.45 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schug
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Schug. Between 2000 and 2010, there was an increase in the percentage of individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and those of two or more ethnicities, with increases of approximately 21% and 200% respectively. The percentage of individuals identified as White decreased slightly by 2.48%. There was also a noticeable increase in the percentage of those identified as Hispanic, roughly 200%, while the percentages for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.93% | 94.53% | -2.48% |
| Two or More Races | 0.6% | 1.8% | 200% |
| Hispanic | 0.6% | 1.8% | 200% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.05% | 1.27% | 20.95% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |