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

Schalm, 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 Schalm surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schalm in America

Schalm is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schalm surname appeared 119 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 Schalm.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schalm 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 Schalm

The surname Schalm is of Dutch and German origin, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the Netherlands and parts of Germany. The name is derived from the Old Dutch word "schalm," which means a type of wooden pipe or wind instrument.

In the early 16th century, the name Schalm was found in various records and manuscripts, particularly in the region of Friesland, Netherlands. One of the earliest recorded instances was in a 1532 document mentioning a certain Jan Schalm, a farmer from the village of Leeuwarden.

The name Schalm was also mentioned in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landholdings and estates in England compiled by order of William the Conqueror in 1086. This entry suggests that the name may have been introduced to England by Dutch or German settlers during the Middle Ages.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Schalm throughout history include Hans Schalm (1592-1658), a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his still-life paintings and landscapes. Another prominent figure was Pieter Schalm (1643-1706), a Dutch mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of comets and planetary orbits.

In the 18th century, Johann Schalm (1722-1789) was a German-born composer and organist who served at various churches in Germany and Austria. His compositions included numerous organ works and sacred choral pieces.

In the 19th century, there was a Dutch politician named Willem Schalm (1813-1892), who served as a member of the Dutch Parliament and was a strong advocate for workers' rights and social reforms.

Another notable individual was the German-born artist Carl Schalm (1867-1942), who was known for his impressionist landscapes and portraits. He spent much of his career in the United States, where he gained recognition for his works depicting scenes of American life and the western frontier.

The name Schalm has also been associated with various place names and older spellings of place names. For example, the village of Schalmeren in the Netherlands was once known as "Schalmerode" or "Schalmerrode" in old records, likely derived from the surname Schalm.

While the name Schalm has its roots in the Dutch and German regions, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and immigration patterns. However, the historical records and notable individuals mentioned above provide valuable insights into the origins and significance of this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schalm

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

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

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