2000
#64,186
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 290
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.11
Very Rare Last name
Schatzberg
An Ashkenazic Jewish surname derived from German words meaning "treasure mountain".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 326 Americans carry the last name Schatzberg. That puts it at #73,555 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.10 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,051,394 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Schatzberg 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
326
1 in 1,051,394
Census rank
#73,555
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
284
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 284 bearers of the surname Schatzberg in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.10 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 73555th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Schatzberg, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.1%) and Black (0.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Schatzberg
The surname Schatzberg is of German origin, derived from the Middle High German words "schatz" meaning "treasure" and "berg" meaning "mountain" or "hill." It likely originated in the 14th or 15th century in the southern regions of Germany, possibly in Bavaria or the Black Forest areas.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in a 16th-century document from the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, which mentions a certain Johann Schatzberg. This suggests the name may have originated as a topographic identifier, referring to a person living near a hill or mountain where valuable resources or minerals were found.
The Schatzberg name can also be traced back to the town of Schatzberg in the Bavarian region of Germany, which was first mentioned in records dating back to the 13th century. It's possible that the surname was initially adopted by residents of this town or those who migrated from the area.
Notable individuals with the surname Schatzberg include:
1. Hans Schatzberg (1823-1892), a German-born American businessman and industrialist who founded the Schatzberg Brewing Company in Philadelphia.
2. Theodor Schatzberg (1879-1957), an Austrian architect and urban planner known for his contributions to the development of modern cities in Central Europe.
3. Gertrud Schatzberg (1900-1985), a German painter and printmaker whose work was heavily influenced by the Expressionist movement.
4. Walter Schatzberg (1928-2018), an American businessman and philanthropist who founded the Schatzberg Family Foundation to support educational initiatives.
5. Eric Schatzberg (born 1963), an American historian and professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology, specializing in the history of technology and science.
While the Schatzberg name has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of Europe and the Americas through migration and diaspora. However, detailed records and historical references beyond the examples provided are limited, as the surname was likely borne by families of modest means in its early history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Schatzberg
Among Census respondents with the surname Schatzberg, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.1%) and Black (0.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Schatzberg 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 Schatzberg surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.1% · 273
- Hispanic or Latino2.1% · 6
- Black or African American0.7% · 2
- Two or more races0.7% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.4% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Schatzberg
Schatzberg 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
#70,208
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 279
-11 bearers (-3.8%)
Per 100,000 0.09
Rank movement Down 6,022 places
2020
#73,555
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 284
+5 bearers (+1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.10
Rank movement Down 3,347 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #64,186 | 290 | 0.11 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #70,208 | 279 | 0.09 | -11 bearers (-3.8%) | Down 6,022 places |
| 2020 | #73,555 | 284 | 0.10 | +5 bearers (+1.8%) | Down 3,347 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 Schatzberg 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 | #70,208 | #73,555 | -4.8% |
| Count | 279 | 284 | 1.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.09 | 0.10 | 5.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Schatzberg bearers went from 279 to 284 (+1.8% change). The surname moved down 3,347 positions in the national ranking, going from #70,208 to #73,555.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Schatzberg
FAQ
Schatzberg surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Schatzberg?
Name Census estimates that about 326 living Americans carry the surname Schatzberg. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,051,394 residents.
How common is Schatzberg?
Schatzberg ranks #73,555 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.10 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 284 people with the surname Schatzberg. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (326), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.1 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.10 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 Schatzberg.
Has Schatzberg become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Schatzberg went from 279 recorded bearers to 284. That is an increase of 5 (+1.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #70,208 to #73,555.
What does the Census say about the background of Schatzberg?
Among Census respondents with the surname Schatzberg, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.1%) and Black (0.7%). 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 Schatzberg in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.1% (273 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Schatzberg appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.1%), Hispanic (2.1%), Black (0.7%). 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 Schatzberg (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 Schatzberg mean?
An Ashkenazic Jewish surname derived from German words meaning "treasure mountain". 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 Schatzberg (0.10 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 are called Schatzberg?
If you just want to know how many people are called Schatzberg, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.