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

Schachtschneide, 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 Schachtschneide surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schachtschneide in America

Schachtschneide is the 133863rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schachtschneide surname appeared 126 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 Schachtschneide.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schachtschneide 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 Schachtschneide

The surname SCHACHTSCHNEIDE originates from Germany, with the earliest records dating back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the German words "schacht," meaning "shaft" or "pit," and "schneide," meaning "to cut" or "to slice." This suggests that the name may have been associated with occupations related to mining or quarrying, where workers would carve shafts or pits into the earth.

Records show that the name SCHACHTSCHNEIDE first appeared in the region of Saxony, particularly in the towns of Freiberg and Annaberg, which were known for their rich silver mines during the Middle Ages. The name may have been given to those who worked in these mines, tasked with cutting through the rock to access the precious metal deposits.

One of the earliest known references to the name SCHACHTSCHNEIDE can be found in a mining register from Freiberg dated 1498, which lists a certain Hans Schachtschneide as a skilled miner. In the following centuries, the name appeared in various other mining-related documents and records from the region.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure named Johann Schachtschneide (1620-1689) was a renowned mining engineer and author of several influential works on mining techniques and safety. His writings were widely circulated and contributed significantly to the advancement of mining practices in Germany and beyond.

Another notable individual with this surname was Friedrich Schachtschneide (1772-1846), a geologist and mineralogist who made significant contributions to the study of ore deposits and mineral formations. His research and publications helped further the understanding of the geological processes involved in the formation of valuable mineral resources.

In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, several members of the Schachtschneide family were recorded as living in the town of Annaberg, where they likely continued the family's tradition of working in the local mines or related industries.

While the surname SCHACHTSCHNEIDE is relatively uncommon today, it remains a part of Germany's rich cultural and industrial heritage, reflecting the country's long history of mining and the important role played by those who dedicated their lives to extracting valuable resources from the earth's depths.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schachtschneide

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

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 Schachtschneide 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 Schachtschneide 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 Schachtschneide was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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