2000
#112,365
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 145
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Schauffler
A German surname derived from a term denoting one who crafts or repairs casks and barrels.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 175 Americans carry the last name Schauffler. That puts it at #119,572 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,958,596 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Schauffler 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
175
1 in 1,958,596
Census rank
#119,572
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
153
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 153 bearers of the surname Schauffler in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 119572nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Schauffler, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.9%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Schauffler
The surname Schauffler is of German origin and dates back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of present-day Germany, particularly in areas like Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. The name is derived from the Middle High German word "schoufel," which means "shovel" or "spade," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name might have been involved in occupations related to digging or excavation.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Schauffler can be found in the Württembergisches Urkundenbuch, a collection of historical documents from the former state of Württemberg, dating back to the 14th century. The name appears as "Schaufeler" in a document from 1382, referring to a person named Heinrich Schaufeler.
In the late 15th century, a notable figure named Hans Schauffler (born around 1470) was a prominent metalsmith and craftsman in the city of Nuremberg. His intricate works were highly regarded, and some of them can still be found in museums and collections today.
During the 16th century, the name Schauffler appeared in various records across different regions of Germany. For instance, in 1567, a man named Caspar Schauffler was mentioned in a document from the town of Esslingen am Neckar, while in 1583, a certain Jörg Schauffler was recorded in the city of Augsburg.
In the 17th century, a notable bearer of the name was Johann Schauffler (1619-1690), a Lutheran theologian and author who served as a pastor in the town of Bayreuth. He wrote several theological works and commentaries on various books of the Bible.
Another prominent figure with the surname Schauffler was Johann Christoph Schauffler (1737-1809), a German-born composer and organist who worked in various churches in Salzburg and Vienna. He composed several sacred works, including masses, motets, and oratorios.
As the name spread across different regions of Germany and beyond, variations in spelling emerged, such as Schaufler, Schauffler, and Schaufeler. These variations often reflected local dialects and the preferences of individual families or scribes who recorded the name.
While the surname Schauffler is not among the most common in Germany today, it remains a part of the country's rich cultural and linguistic heritage, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages and a history intertwined with various occupations, crafts, and notable figures.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Schauffler
Among Census respondents with the surname Schauffler, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.9%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Schauffler 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 Schauffler surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.8% · 142
- Hispanic or Latino3.9% · 6
- Two or more races2.0% · 3
- Black or African American0.7% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.7% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Schauffler
Schauffler 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
#109,258
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 162
+17 bearers (+11.7%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 3,107 places
2020
#119,572
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 153
-9 bearers (-5.6%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 10,314 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #112,365 | 145 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #109,258 | 162 | 0.05 | +17 bearers (+11.7%) | Up 3,107 places |
| 2020 | #119,572 | 153 | 0.05 | -9 bearers (-5.6%) | Down 10,314 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 Schauffler 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 | #109,258 | #119,572 | -9.4% |
| Count | 162 | 153 | -5.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.05 | 2.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Schauffler bearers went from 162 to 153 (-5.6% change). The surname moved down 10,314 positions in the national ranking, going from #109,258 to #119,572.
FAQ
Schauffler surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Schauffler?
Name Census estimates that about 175 living Americans carry the surname Schauffler. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,958,596 residents.
How common is Schauffler?
Schauffler ranks #119,572 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.05 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 153 people with the surname Schauffler. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (175), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.05 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.05 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 Schauffler.
Has Schauffler become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Schauffler went from 162 recorded bearers to 153. That is a decrease of 9 (-5.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #109,258 to #119,572.
What does the Census say about the background of Schauffler?
Among Census respondents with the surname Schauffler, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.9%) and Two or More Races (2.0%). 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 Schauffler in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.8% (142 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Schauffler appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.8%), Hispanic (3.9%), Two or More Races (2.0%). 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 Schauffler (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 Schauffler mean?
A German surname derived from a term denoting one who crafts or repairs casks and barrels. 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 Schauffler (0.05 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 common is the surname Schauffler?
Want to know how many people have the surname Schauffler? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.