Explore the Family Name Schult
The meaning of Schult
North German and Dutch: variant of Schulte. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Rudi, Eldor, Erna, Erwin, Kurt, Lorenz.
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How common is the last name Schult in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Schult" has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 19,470 in terms of popularity but dropped to 25,152 by 2010, marking a decline of approximately 29.18%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 1,284 to 986 during this decade, signifying a 23.21% drop. This is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which fell from 0.48 to 0.33, a decrease of around 31.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,470 | #25,152 | -29.18% |
| Count | 1,284 | 986 | -23.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.33 | -31.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schult
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Schult" has also seen some shifts over the same period, as reported in the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of bearers of this surname identify as White, though this percentage slightly decreased from 96.88% in 2000 to 95.64% in 2010. There was a small growth in the Hispanic category, rising from 1.87% to 2.03%. Individuals identifying with two or more races also saw an increase from 0.39% to 0.91%, marking a significant change of 133.33%. Meanwhile, categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native saw little to no representation among those with the Schult surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.88% | 95.64% | -1.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.87% | 2.03% | 8.56% |
| Two or More Races | 0.39% | 0.91% | 133.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.81% | 0% |
| Black | 0.55% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |