Find out how popular the last name Schaad is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Schaad.

Schaad, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Schaad surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schaad in America

Schaad is the 21583rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schaad surname appeared 1,209 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Schaad.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schaad to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Schaad

The surname Schaad has its origins in Germany, with the earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Middle High German word "schade," meaning "damage" or "harm." The name may have initially referred to a person who was involved in some kind of damaging or harmful activity, perhaps as a profession or occupation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Schaad can be found in the records of the town of Heidelberg, where a certain Johannes Schaad was mentioned in a document from 1538. Another early reference is from the town of Worms, where a Matthias Schaad was listed in a tax registry from 1562.

In the 17th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of Germany, including the regions of Bavaria and Saxony. During this time, variations in spelling began to appear, such as Schad, Schade, and Schadt.

One notable figure bearing the surname Schaad was Johann Philipp Schaad (1670-1732), a German theologian and author who served as a professor at the University of Heidelberg. Another prominent individual was Johann Georg Schaad (1784-1860), a German architect and urban planner known for his work in the city of Munich.

As the centuries passed, the name Schaad also found its way to other parts of Europe and even to the Americas. In Switzerland, for example, there was a notable family of watchmakers and jewelers from the city of Basel, including Johann Jakob Schaad (1770-1843) and his son Johann Jakob Schaad (1804-1875).

In the United States, one of the earliest recorded instances of the name Schaad is from the late 18th century, when a Johann Schaad immigrated to Pennsylvania from Germany. Another notable American bearing the surname was Charles Frederick Schaad (1842-1911), a civil engineer and surveyor who worked on various railroad projects in the western United States.

While the surname Schaad is not among the most common in the world, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and various countries. From its roots in medieval Germany to its eventual spread across Europe and beyond, the name has been borne by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, each adding their own unique chapter to the ongoing story of this intriguing surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schaad

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Schaad.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Schaad was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Schaad has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Schaad was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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