Explore the Family Name Schur
The meaning of Schur
1. North German: from Middle Low German schūr ‘shower of rain’ or ‘bad storm’, in any of several possible senses. It may be a nickname for an easily excitable person, an occupational name for the warden of a park or piece of common land (from the same word in the sense ‘protection’; compare Schuetz), or a nickname from the same word in the sense ‘clever’. 2. German (Schür): variant of Scheuer. 3. Germanized form of Sorbian Žur: nickname from žur ‘leaven’, also ‘kind of drink made from hemp seeds’. 4. Germanized form of Polish Żur (see Zur). 5. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Shor.
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How common is the last name Schur in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Schur has declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Schur was ranked 22,833 in popularity among surnames, but by 2010, it had dropped to 25,975—a decrease of 13.76%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also experienced a decrease from 1,047 in 2000 to 945 in 2010, reflecting a 9.74% decrease. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Schur surname per 100,000 also fell by 17.95% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,833 | #25,975 | -13.76% |
| Count | 1,047 | 945 | -9.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.32 | -17.95% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schur
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows slight shifts in the distribution for the surname Schur from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, around 96.56% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 95.45% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, but the percentage increased to 0.53% in 2010. Similarly, the Hispanic representation saw an increase from 0.86% to 2.22% during this period. Individuals identifying with two or more races remained relatively stable, only increasing from 1.24% to 1.27%. However, there were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.56% | 95.45% | -1.15% |
| Hispanic | 0.86% | 2.22% | 158.14% |
| Two or More Races | 1.24% | 1.27% | 2.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.53% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.67% | 0% | 0% |