2010
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Schauermann
German surname meaning "one who inspects or supervises" from Middle High German schouwen meaning "to look, inspect".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Schauermann. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Schauermann 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
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Schauermann in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Schauermann, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.8%) and Two or More Races (5.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Schauermann
The surname SCHAUERMANN originated in Germany, with its earliest recorded examples dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Middle High German word "schouwer," which means "one who looks or gazes." This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname for a watchman or someone who observed or guarded something.
SCHAUERMANN is a variation of the German surname SCHAUER, which has similar roots and meaning. The addition of the "-mann" suffix, meaning "man," further solidified the occupational connotation of the name. Records show that the earliest known bearer of the surname SCHAUERMANN was Hans Schauermann, who lived in the town of Nürnberg in the late 1500s.
In the 17th century, the SCHAUERMANN name appeared in various German communities, particularly in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony. One notable individual from this time period was Johann Schauermann, a poet and composer born in Leipzig in 1624. His works, though not widely known today, were influential in the development of German Baroque music.
As the centuries passed, the SCHAUERMANN name spread across Europe, with some bearers migrating to other countries. In the 19th century, a prominent figure named Karl Schauermann (1804-1860) made significant contributions to the field of astronomy. He was a German astronomer and mathematician who calculated the orbits of several comets and asteroids.
Another notable SCHAUERMANN was Friedrich Schauermann (1819-1892), a German-American artist known for his landscape paintings. He immigrated to the United States in the mid-1800s and became part of the Hudson River School of painters, capturing the beauty of the American wilderness.
In the 20th century, the SCHAUERMANN name gained recognition through individuals like Hans Schauermann (1892-1972), a German architect who designed several notable buildings in Berlin during the Weimar Republic era. Additionally, Erwin Schauermann (1904-1985) was a German scientist and engineer who made significant contributions to the development of rocket technology during the early years of space exploration.
While the SCHAUERMANN surname has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to various parts of the world, with bearers making their mark in diverse fields throughout history. The name's origins reflect the occupational and observational connotations of its ancient Germanic roots, serving as a testament to the rich tapestry of cultural heritage woven into surnames.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Schauermann
Among Census respondents with the surname Schauermann, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.8%) and Two or More Races (5.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Schauermann 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 Schauermann surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.3% · 99
- Hispanic or Latino7.8% · 9
- Two or more races5.2% · 6
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Schauermann
Schauermann appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+4 bearers (+3.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,225 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.6%) | Up 2,225 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 Schauermann 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 | #147,253 | #145,028 | 1.5% |
| Count | 112 | 116 | 3.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Schauermann bearers went from 112 to 116 (+3.6% change). The surname moved up 2,225 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #145,028.
FAQ
Schauermann surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Schauermann?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Schauermann. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Schauermann?
Schauermann ranks #145,028 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 116 people with the surname Schauermann. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), 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 Schauermann.
Has Schauermann become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Schauermann went from 112 recorded bearers to 116. That is an increase of 4 (+3.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #147,253 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Schauermann?
Among Census respondents with the surname Schauermann, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.8%) and Two or More Races (5.2%). 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 Schauermann in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.3% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Schauermann appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (85.3%), Hispanic (7.8%), Two or More Races (5.2%). 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 Schauermann (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 Schauermann mean?
German surname meaning "one who inspects or supervises" from Middle High German schouwen meaning "to look, inspect". 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 Schauermann (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 are called Schauermann?
If you just want to know how many Americans have the surname Schauermann, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.