Find out how popular the last name Schaum is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Schaum.

Schaum, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Schaum surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schaum in America

Schaum is the 34272nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schaum surname appeared 662 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Schaum.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schaum to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Schaum

The surname "SCHAUM" is of German origin, with roots that can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in the areas around Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg.

The name "SCHAUM" is derived from the Old German word "schoum," which means "foam" or "froth." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been associated with professions or activities involving foamy substances, such as brewers, soap makers, or those living near foaming streams or waterfalls.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of documents from the Middle Ages. In this document, a certain Henricus Schoum is mentioned as a witness to a land transaction in the year 1271 in the town of Erfurt, located in present-day Thuringia, Germany.

Another notable historical figure bearing the surname "SCHAUM" was Johannes Schaum, a German theologian and scholar who lived in the 16th century. He was born in Nuremberg in 1518 and died in 1598. Johannes Schaum was known for his contributions to the study of the Bible and his work in promoting the Protestant Reformation.

In the 17th century, the name "SCHAUM" appeared in various records and manuscripts across different regions of Germany. For instance, a certain Balthasar Schaum was mentioned as a landowner in the town of Worms in 1642, while a Johann Schaum was recorded as a merchant in the city of Hamburg in 1673.

During the 18th century, the surname "SCHAUM" was also found in places like Saxony and Prussia. One notable bearer of the name from this period was Friedrich Schaum, a German philosopher and writer who lived from 1712 to 1788. He was born in Dresden and is known for his works on ethics and moral philosophy.

In the 19th century, the name "SCHAUM" continued to be present across various parts of Germany. One notable figure was Max Schaum, a German composer and music educator who was born in Leipzig in 1822 and died in 1887. He is best known for his contributions to music education and his compositions for piano students.

As the name spread and evolved over time, various spelling variations emerged, such as Schaume, Schaumer, and Schaumburg. Additionally, some place names in Germany, like Schaumburg in Lower Saxony, may have derived their names from the same etymological root as the surname "SCHAUM."

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schaum

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Schaum.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Schaum was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Schaum has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Schaum was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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