Explore the Family Name Schurz
The meaning of Schurz
German: metonymic occupational name for a craftsman, one who wore an apron at work, from Middle High German schurz ‘short, cut off’. Some characteristic forenames: German Albrecht, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Schurz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schurz has experienced a slight fluctuation in popularity over the years. In 2000, Schurz was ranked 60,706 in popularity with a count of 310 individuals bearing that name. By 2010, its rank had slightly dropped to 63,218 even though the count of individuals with this surname increased to 316. This indicates a minor growth of 1.94%. The proportion of people per 100k with the surname Schurz remained consistent at 0.11 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,706 | #63,218 | -4.14% |
| Count | 310 | 316 | 1.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schurz
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Schurz according to the Decennial U.S. Census, changes can be observed between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, with a small increase from 67.10% in 2000 to 67.41% in 2010. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also increased from 24.19% to 28.16%. However, those identifying with two or more races saw a significant decrease from 6.45% to 1.58%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic slightly decreased from 2.26% to 2.22%. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.1% | 67.41% | 0.46% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 24.19% | 28.16% | 16.41% |
| Hispanic | 2.26% | 2.22% | -1.77% |
| Two or More Races | 6.45% | 1.58% | -75.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |