Explore the Family Name Schutze
The meaning of Schutze
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (Schütze): see Schuetze. Some characteristic forenames: German Gunter, Markus, Otto, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Schutze in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schutze has seen a significant decrease over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Schutze was ranked 72,905 and had a frequency count of 248 occurrences. By 2010, the rank declined dramatically to 132,206 and the count also dropped to 128, indicating a decrease in popularity by 81.34% and a 48.39% drop in frequency. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people fell by 55.56%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.04 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,905 | #132,206 | -81.34% |
| Count | 248 | 128 | -48.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.04 | -55.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schutze
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Schutze, it predominantly aligns with the White ethnicity, as derived from the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 95.97% of individuals with the last name Schutze identified as White, which slightly decreased to 95.31% in 2010. Also notable is the small but growing percentage of individuals with this surname who identify as Hispanic, as this figure rose from 2.82% in 2000 to 3.91% in 2010, marking an increase of 38.65%. The representation from other ethnicities like Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0% throughout this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.97% | 95.31% | -0.69% |
| Hispanic | 2.82% | 3.91% | 38.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |