2000
#135,837
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Scharett
A German occupational surname derived from words relating to shearer or cutter of cloth.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Scharett. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Scharett 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
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Scharett in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Scharett, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Scharett
The surname SCHARETT is of German origin, first appearing in historical records during the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old German word "schar," meaning a group or troop, and the suffix "-ett," which was often used to denote a diminutive or smaller version of something.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SCHARETT can be found in the parish records of the town of Osterode, located in the Harz mountains region of what is now Lower Saxony, Germany. In 1587, a man named Hans SCHARETT was listed as a resident of the town, working as a blacksmith.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name SCHARETT began to spread across various regions of Germany, with different variations in spelling emerging, such as SCHARRETT, SCHARRETTE, and SCHARRETTI. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling practices of the time.
In the late 18th century, a notable figure named Johann SCHARETT (1745-1812) gained recognition as a prominent philosopher and educator in the city of Leipzig. His writings on ethics and moral philosophy were widely influential during the Enlightenment period in Germany.
Another individual of historical significance was Wilhelm SCHARETT (1813-1887), a German-born artist who emigrated to the United States in the mid-19th century. He became known for his landscape paintings depicting scenes from the American West, particularly in the Rocky Mountain region.
The name SCHARETT also appeared in various historical documents and records across other parts of Europe. For instance, in the early 19th century, a family by the name of SCHARETT was recorded as living in the town of Bruges, Belgium, where they worked as merchants and traders.
In the United Kingdom, the name SCHARETT can be traced back to the mid-19th century, likely originating from German immigrants who settled in various parts of the country. One notable figure was Sir Edward SCHARETT (1856-1932), a British businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of the city of Manchester.
While the surname SCHARETT is not as common today as it once was, it remains a part of the rich tapestry of European history, reflecting the cultural diversity and migration patterns of past centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Scharett
Among Census respondents with the surname Scharett, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Scharett 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 Scharett surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White100.0% · 109
Timeline
Historical Census data for Scharett
Scharett 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
#144,141
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+1 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,304 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-6 bearers (-5.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,064 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #135,837 | 114 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #144,141 | 115 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.9%) | Down 8,304 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | -6 bearers (-5.2%) | Down 6,064 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 Scharett 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 | #144,141 | #150,205 | -4.2% |
| Count | 115 | 109 | -5.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Scharett bearers went from 115 to 109 (-5.2% change). The surname moved down 6,064 positions in the national ranking, going from #144,141 to #150,205.
FAQ
Scharett surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Scharett?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Scharett. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Scharett?
Scharett ranks #150,205 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 109 people with the surname Scharett. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), 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 Scharett.
Has Scharett become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Scharett went from 115 recorded bearers to 109. That is a decrease of 6 (-5.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #144,141 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Scharett?
Among Census respondents with the surname Scharett, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%. 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 Scharett in the 2020 Census, accounting for 100.0% (109 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Scharett appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (100.0%). 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 Scharett (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 Scharett mean?
A German occupational surname derived from words relating to shearer or cutter of cloth. 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 Scharett (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 Americans have the surname Scharett?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.