Explore the Family Name Shomaker
The meaning of Shomaker
Americanized form of Dutch Schoemaker and German and Jewish Schumacher.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shomaker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Shomaker has seen a decline in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 37,145th most popular surname in the United States. However, by 2010, it had slipped to the 46,314th spot, representing a drop of 24.68%. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing the Shomaker surname also decreased from 565 in 2000 to 460 in 2010, an 18.58% reduction. The proportion per 100,000 people with this surname also fell by 23.81%, going from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,145 | #46,314 | -24.68% |
| Count | 565 | 460 | -18.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.16 | -23.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shomaker
When considering ethnic identity, the Shomaker surname is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In both 2000 and 2010, over 97% of those with the Shomaker surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease of 0.22% over the decade. There was a small percentage (1.06% in 2000 and 1.09% in 2010) that identified as Hispanic. No individuals with the Shomaker surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.05% | 97.83% | -0.22% |
| Hispanic | 1.06% | 1.09% | 2.83% |
| 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% |