Explore the Family Name Schuss
The meaning of Schuss
1. South German (also Austria): nickname for an archer, from Middle High German schuz ‘shot, throw of a lance, stab’. Compare Shuss. 2. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from German Schuß ‘shot’, one of surnames distributed to Jews at random by Austrian clerks. Compare 1 above.
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How common is the last name Schuss in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schuss has seen a minor shift over the years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 111,740th most popular surname, increasing slightly in 2010 to 115,639th position, marking a change of -3.49%. The count of people bearing the surname also increased from 146 in 2000 to 151 in 2010, showing a 3.42% growth. The proportion per 100k people remained stable at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #111,740 | #115,639 | -3.49% |
| Count | 146 | 151 | 3.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schuss
The ethnicity information from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts in different ethnic identities associated with the surname Schuss. In 2000, 89.04% of the individuals with this surname identified as White, decreasing slightly to 87.42% in 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander representation saw a growth of 16.08%, going from 3.42% in 2000 to 3.97% in 2010. Those who identified as Hispanic decreased marginally from 6.85% in 2000 to 6.62% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as Black, two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.04% | 87.42% | -1.82% |
| Hispanic | 6.85% | 6.62% | -3.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.42% | 3.97% | 16.08% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |