Explore the Family Name Shindler
The meaning of Shindler
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Schindler. 2. Americanized form of German Schindler. 3. English: variant of Shingler. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Shmuel, Yitzchok, Bezalel, Ilanit, Isadore. German Kurt, Gerd.
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How common is the last name Shindler in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Shindler decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Shindler was ranked as the 26,855th most popular surname in the United States with a count of 851. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 29,041 and the count decreased to 817, representing a decline in popularity of 8.14% and a reduction in the number of individuals bearing the surname by 4%. The proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 also fell by 12.5%, indicating that the surname became less common over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,855 | #29,041 | -8.14% |
| Count | 851 | 817 | -4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.28 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shindler
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Shindler showed some notable changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. While a large majority of Shindlers identified as white in both years (95.65% in 2000 and 94.00% in 2010), there was a slight decrease in this percentage over the decade. At the same time, the percentage of Shindlers identifying as Hispanic and those reporting two or more ethnicities saw significant increases, up by 61.24% and 39.01% respectively. However, the proportions of Shindlers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained relatively stable, with a minor increase of 2.82%, while the proportions for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native were consistently zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.65% | 94% | -1.73% |
| Hispanic | 1.29% | 2.08% | 61.24% |
| Two or More Races | 1.41% | 1.96% | 39.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.71% | 0.73% | 2.82% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |