Explore the Family Name Schulten
The meaning of Schulten
North German (Rhineland): patronymic from Schulte. Some characteristic forenames: German Juergen, Klaus, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Schulten in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Schulten" has seen a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 60,390 in terms of frequency among surnames in the U.S., but by 2010 it had dropped to the 72,332nd position, showing a decrease of nearly 20 percent. The count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased during this period, from 312 in 2000 to 269 in 2010, marking a fall of approximately 14 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly declined by 25 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,390 | #72,332 | -19.77% |
| Count | 312 | 269 | -13.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.09 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schulten
The ethnicity table detailing the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Schulten" suggests that it is overwhelmingly tied to White ethnicity. According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, in 2000, about 96.47 percent of those with this surname identified as White, and this proportion increased slightly to 97.4 percent in 2010. Over the decade, there was a new appearance of Hispanic identification with the surname, rising to 1.86 percent in 2010 from zero in 2000. There were no reported instances of this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.47% | 97.4% | 0.96% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.86% | 0% |
| 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% |