Explore the Family Name Schulmeister
The meaning of Schulmeister
1. German: occupational name for a teacher in a school or seminary, from Middle High German schuol(e) + meister ‘master’. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a teacher in a Jewish school, from German Schulmeister ‘schoolmaster’.
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How common is the last name Schulmeister in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schulmeister saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 59,147th in popularity and had a count of 320. By 2010, its rank had fallen to 64,559 with a count of 308, indicating a -9.15% change in rank and a -3.75% change in count. This represents a drop in proportion per 100k from 0.12 to 0.1, which is a decrease of 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,147 | #64,559 | -9.15% |
| Count | 320 | 308 | -3.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schulmeister
The Decennial U.S. Census data on ethnic identity reveals that most people with the Schulmeister surname identify as White, although there has been a small decrease from 96.56% in 2000 to 95.13% in 2010. The data shows an increase in those identifying as Two or More Races, rising from 2.19% in 2000 to 2.27% in 2010. Interestingly, while there was no representation of Hispanic ethnicity within this surname in 2000, by 2010, 2.27% identified as Hispanic. There were no individuals who identified as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.56% | 95.13% | -1.48% |
| Two or More Races | 2.19% | 2.27% | 3.65% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.27% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |