Explore the Family Name Schul
The meaning of Schul
1. German: variant of Schule. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name for a Talmudic scholar or the sexton of a synagogue, from Yiddish shul ‘synagogue’. Compare Schuler. Some characteristic forenames: German Georg, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Schul in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Schul" saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 46,839th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 48,717th spot, indicating a 4.01% decrease. However, the count of individuals bearing the surname increased from 427 to 433 during this period, a growth of 1.41%. The proportion per 100,000 people fell by 6.25%, from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,839 | #48,717 | -4.01% |
| Count | 427 | 433 | 1.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schul
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname "Schul" identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. While the percentage decreased slightly from 98.59% to 96.77%, it still represented a dominant share. Between 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native under the Schul surname. However, the data shows an emergence of diversity over this period with some individuals identifying as Hispanic or of two or more races in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.59% | 96.77% | -1.85% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.15% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.15% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |