Explore the Family Name Schuth
The meaning of Schuth
North German: metonymic occupational name for an owner, builder, or sailor of a small, flat-bottomed cargo boat, Middle Low German schute. Some characteristic forenames: German Math, Otto.
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How common is the last name Schuth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Schuth has seen a noticeable decrease over the span of a decade. In 2000, it ranked 60,230 in terms of commonality but fell to a rank of 71,678 in 2010, showing a decline of almost 19 percent. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 313 in 2000 to 272 in 2010, demonstrating a reduction of about 13 percent. Proportionally, the surname's occurrence per 100,000 people declined by 25 percent, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,230 | #71,678 | -19.01% |
| Count | 313 | 272 | -13.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.09 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schuth
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the Schuth surname is predominantly associated with a White ethnic identity. In 2000, approximately 94.25 percent of individuals with this last name identified as white, increasing slightly to 95.22 percent in 2010. It's noteworthy that there was a small fraction of multicultural individuals, identifying with two or more races, that increased from 1.92 percent in 2000 to 2.57 percent in 2010. Notably, no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.25% | 95.22% | 1.03% |
| Two or More Races | 1.92% | 2.57% | 33.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |