Explore the Family Name Schuler
The meaning of Schuler
1. South German (also Schüler): occupational name for a scholar or a student training to be a priest, from an agent derivative of Middle High German schuol(e) ‘school’. Compare Schueler. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a Talmudic scholar or the sexton of a synagogue, from an agent derivative of Yiddish shul ‘synagogue’.
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How common is the last name Schuler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schuler has seen a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, shifting from the 2267th spot to 2448th. This represents a change of -7.98. However, the actual count of individuals carrying the Schuler name slightly increased from 14,695 to 14,745, marking a marginal growth of 0.34. Despite this increase in count, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by -8.26, moving from 5.45 in 2000 to 5.0 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #2,267 | #2,448 | -7.98% |
| Count | 14,695 | 14,745 | 0.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 5.45 | 5 | -8.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schuler
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with the Schuler surname grew by 75.00, going from 0.48 to 0.84. Similarly, there was an increase among those identifying as two or more races, from 1.05 to 1.53, a change of 45.71. There was also a rise in the Hispanic community, from 1.33 to 2.05, marking a 54.14 change. The Black community saw a modest increase of 5.15, with the figure adjusting from 2.72 to 2.86. However, the White demographic saw a slight decrease from 93.79 to 92.17, which is a change of -1.73, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native category decreased by -12.70, moving from 0.63 to 0.55.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.79% | 92.17% | -1.73% |
| Black | 2.72% | 2.86% | 5.15% |
| Hispanic | 1.33% | 2.05% | 54.14% |
| Two or More Races | 1.05% | 1.53% | 45.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.48% | 0.84% | 75% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.63% | 0.55% | -12.7% |
Schuler ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Schuler is French & German, which comprises 40.0% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (38.5%) and Eastern European (5.4%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Greek & Balkan.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| French & German | 40.0% |
| British & Irish | 38.5% |
| Eastern European | 5.4% |
| Other | 16.1% |
Possible origins of the surname Schuler
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Schuler have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 78.80% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 78.80% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 78.50% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 78.50% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 78.50% |
What Schuler haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Schuler is R-U152, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-U152 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-L2 and R-M405, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Baumgartner, Kuhn, Rossi, Winkler, Weber, Zimmer, Ziegler, Ott, Dietz, Sears.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Schuler surname are: H1, H3, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Schuler have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Schuler" Surname 38.2%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Schuler" Surname 25.5%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Schuler" Surname 20.0%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Schuler" Surname 16.7%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Schuler?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Schuler are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition