2000
#121,058
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 132
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Schandelmeier
An occupational surname of German origin, likely referring to an innkeeper or wine steward.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Schandelmeier. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Schandelmeier surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Schandelmeier in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Schandelmeier, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Schandelmeier
The surname Schandelmeier has its roots in Germany, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, where it was likely derived from a combination of the Old German words "schand" and "mair," meaning "shame" and "mayor" or "official," respectively.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Schandelmeier can be found in the Bavarian town records from the 14th century, where it was spelled as "Schandelmeyer." This spelling variation suggests that the name may have been associated with a local administrative position or a person in charge of enforcing laws and maintaining order in the community.
During the 16th century, a notable figure named Johann Schandelmeier (1502-1572) was a prominent Lutheran theologian and scholar who played a significant role in the Reformation movement in Germany. His works and teachings contributed to the spread of Protestant ideologies throughout the region.
In the 17th century, the Schandelmeier name appeared in several historical documents, including the records of the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648). Hans Schandelmeier (1620-1688) was a soldier who fought in this conflict and was recognized for his bravery and military prowess.
Another notable person with the surname Schandelmeier was Friedrich Wilhelm Schandelmeier (1742-1811), a German philosopher and writer who was influential in the Age of Enlightenment. His works explored various aspects of ethics, morality, and social reforms.
In the 19th century, the name Schandelmeier was found in various genealogical records and census data from different parts of Germany, indicating its presence across the country. One prominent figure from this era was Karl Schandelmeier (1837-1909), a successful businessman and industrialist who contributed significantly to the economic development of his region.
Throughout its history, the surname Schandelmeier has undergone various spelling variations, such as Schandelmayer, Schandelmair, and Schandelmyer, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic influences of the areas where it was found.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Schandelmeier
Among Census respondents with the surname Schandelmeier, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Schandelmeier bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Schandelmeier surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.8% · 106
- Hispanic or Latino4.2% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.5% · 3
- Two or more races2.5% · 3
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Schandelmeier
Schandelmeier appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-22 bearers (-16.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 28,337 places
2020
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+8 bearers (+7.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,884 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #121,058 | 132 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | -22 bearers (-16.7%) | Down 28,337 places |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.3%) | Up 5,884 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Schandelmeier surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #149,395 | #143,511 | 3.9% |
| Count | 110 | 118 | 7.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -1.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Schandelmeier bearers went from 110 to 118 (+7.3% change). The surname moved up 5,884 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #143,511.
FAQ
Schandelmeier surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Schandelmeier?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Schandelmeier. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Schandelmeier?
Schandelmeier ranks #143,511 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 118 people with the surname Schandelmeier. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Schandelmeier.
Has Schandelmeier become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Schandelmeier went from 110 recorded bearers to 118. That is an increase of 8 (+7.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #149,395 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Schandelmeier?
Among Census respondents with the surname Schandelmeier, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Schandelmeier in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.8% (106 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Schandelmeier appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.8%), Hispanic (4.2%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Schandelmeier (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Schandelmeier mean?
An occupational surname of German origin, likely referring to an innkeeper or wine steward. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Schandelmeier (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Schandelmeier?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.