Explore the Family Name Schultze
The meaning of Schultze
German: variant of Schulze. Some characteristic forenames: German Dietrich, Benno, Erwin, Hans, Heinz, Helmuth, Ilse, Reinhold, Siegfried.
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How common is the last name Schultze in the United States?
Based on findings from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schultze has seen a slight decline over a decade. In 2000, Schultze was ranked 13,233rd in terms of commonality and by 2010 it had slipped to 14,523rd, marking a decrease of nearly 10%. The number of individuals carrying the Schultze surname also decreased slightly from 2,115 in 2000 to 2,053 in 2010, showing a reduction of around 3%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,233 | #14,523 | -9.75% |
| Count | 2,115 | 2,053 | -2.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.78 | 0.7 | -10.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schultze
Turning attention to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Schultze, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of those with the Schultze surname identified as White (94.59% in 2010, down from 95.89% in 2000), there were increases in other ethnicities. Notably, individuals who identified as Hispanic went up from 1.89% to 2.63%, and those who identified with two or more races grew from 0.95% to 1.51%. There were also new occurrences of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black, which were not recorded in 2000. Meanwhile, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native identifiers dropped slightly from 0.61% to 0.34%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.89% | 94.59% | -1.36% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 2.63% | 39.15% |
| Two or More Races | 0.95% | 1.51% | 58.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.58% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.34% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.61% | 0.34% | -44.26% |