Explore the Family Name Shecter
The meaning of Shecter
Probably an Americanized form of German Schechter, an occupational name for someone who made shafts for spears and lances, from Middle Low German schacht ‘shaft’. Some characteristic forenames: German Markus.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shecter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Shecter has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 109,915 in 2000 to 111,426 in 2010, representing a change of -1.37. Despite the drop in rank, the count of people with the surname increased from 149 in 2000 to 158 in 2010, showing an increase of 6.04. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of -16.67, falling from 0.06 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #109,915 | #111,426 | -1.37% |
| Count | 149 | 158 | 6.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shecter
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the Shecter surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, those who identified as White made up the majority at 93.96, marginally decreasing to 93.67 by 2010. Interestingly, while no individuals with the Shecter surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, by 2010 this category had risen to 3.16. No changes were recorded for those identifying as belonging to two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.96% | 93.67% | -0.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.16% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |