Explore the Family Name Schutter
The meaning of Schutter
1. North German (Schütter) and Dutch: occupational name for a guard, watchman or warden, from an agent derivative of Middle Low German schutten ‘to protect’. This was also an occupational name for an official who impounded stray cattle. See also Schuetz. 2. Dutch: occupational name for a archer or bowman, subsequently a status name for a member of a marksman’s guild, Middle Dutch scut(t)ere.
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How common is the last name Schutter in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schutter has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 22,352nd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen slightly to the 25,295th position, a decrease of 13.17%. Similarly, the number of people with this surname also experienced a minor drop from 1,075 in 2000 to 979 in 2010, reflecting a decrease of 8.93%. In terms of proportion per 100,000 individuals, the surname's occurrence dropped by 17.5% from 0.4 in 2000 to 0.33 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,352 | #25,295 | -13.17% |
| Count | 1,075 | 979 | -8.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.33 | -17.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schutter
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals interesting shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Schutter surname. The percentage of individuals identified as White decreased slightly from 97.12% in 2000 to 95.71% in 2010. Despite this marginal decline, it remains the predominant ethnicity under this surname. There was a notable increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races, rising from 0.47% in 2000 to 1.33% in 2010. Those identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic also saw increases, going from 0.56% to 0.72% and 1.58% to 1.84%, respectively. Meanwhile, the percentages for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero throughout both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.12% | 95.71% | -1.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 1.84% | 16.46% |
| Two or More Races | 0.47% | 1.33% | 182.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.56% | 0.72% | 28.57% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |