Explore the Family Name Schuitema
The meaning of Schuitema
Dutch (mainly Groningen) and West Frisian: occupational name from schuiter ‘bargemaster’, a derivative of schuit ‘barge’, composed with the Frisian suffix -ma, which originally denoted ‘(one of the) men of’.
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How common is the last name Schuitema in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schuitema was ranked 47,838th in popularity in the year 2000 and dropped to 50,275th by 2010, marking a decrease of 5.09%. The count of individuals bearing this surname remained steady at 416 from 2000 to 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 6.67% from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,838 | #50,275 | -5.09% |
| Count | 416 | 416 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schuitema
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Schuitema predominantly skewed towards White, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 98.08% of individuals with the surname were identified as White, marginally increasing to 98.32% by 2010. The Hispanic representation decreased by 37.50% from 1.92% in 2000 to 1.20% in 2010. There was no change reported for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, both in 2000 and 2010. Data for those identifying with two or more races was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.08% | 98.32% | 0.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.92% | 1.2% | -37.5% |
| 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% |