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

Schad, 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 Schad surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schad in America

Schad is the 12460th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schad surname appeared 2,491 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Schad.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schad 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 Schad

The surname SCHAD is of German origin, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in areas such as Bavaria and Baden-Wuerttemberg. The name is derived from the Old German word "scado," which means "shadow" or "shade," suggesting a possible connection to individuals living in shady areas or near forests.

One of the earliest known references to the SCHAD surname can be found in historical records from the 13th century. In 1275, a document from the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber mentions a certain "Heinrich Schad," indicating the presence of the surname in that region during that time period.

The SCHAD name also appears in various medieval manuscripts and records, such as the "Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae," a collection of historical documents from the Kingdom of Saxony. This suggests that the name was well-established in various parts of Germany by the late Middle Ages.

In the 16th century, records show a prominent SCHAD family residing in the city of Nuremberg. Johann Schad, born in 1530, was a respected merchant and member of the city council. His son, Georg Schad (1563-1622), followed in his footsteps and became a successful businessman and influential figure in Nuremberg's trade circles.

Another notable individual with the SCHAD surname was Johann Baptist Schad (1758-1834), a German Catholic theologian and philosopher. He was born in Bamberg and served as a professor of theology at the University of Würzburg, making significant contributions to the field of Christian apologetics.

In the 19th century, the SCHAD name gained further recognition with the birth of Christian Friedrich Schad (1796-1877), a German painter and lithographer. He was born in Würzburg and is renowned for his landscape paintings and lithographic works depicting scenes from Bavaria and the Black Forest region.

It is worth noting that variations of the SCHAD surname have also been documented, such as Schade, Schadt, and Schädel. These variations may have emerged due to regional dialects or spelling differences over time.

While the SCHAD surname has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora. However, the historical records and references mentioned above provide valuable insights into the origins and early development of this surname within the German context.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schad

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

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

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