Explore the Family Name Schurig
The meaning of Schurig
Germanized form of Sorbian Žurik: diminutive of Žur (see Schur). Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Gerhardt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schurig in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schurig has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 66,878 in popularity, which improved to 65,244 in 2010, marking a 2.44% increase. The total count of people with this surname also increased from 276 in 2000 to 304 in 2010, showing growth of 10.14%. The proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.1 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,878 | #65,244 | 2.44% |
| Count | 276 | 304 | 10.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schurig
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Schurig identify as White, although there was a small decrease from 97.83% in 2000 to 94.41% in 2010. There was no record of anyone identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, the 2010 census showed that some individuals (3.62%) identified as Hispanic, and a smaller percentage (1.64%) reported having two or more ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.83% | 94.41% | -3.5% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.62% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.64% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |