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

Scheetz, 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 Scheetz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Scheetz in America

Scheetz is the 10563rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Scheetz surname appeared 3,034 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Scheetz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Scheetz 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 Scheetz

The surname SCHEETZ originated in Germany, with its earliest recorded instances tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to derive from the Old German word "Scheitz," which referred to a jester or court fool. This suggests that the name may have originally been an occupational surname, given to jesters or entertainers employed by nobility or royalty.

In the 17th century, variations of the name such as Scheitz, Scheitze, and Scheitzer can be found in historical records from various regions of Germany, including Bavaria, Saxony, and the Rhineland. The name's association with the court jester occupation persisted during this time, with several individuals bearing the surname serving in this role for various noble houses.

One notable early bearer of the name was Hans Scheetz, a court jester who lived in the late 16th century and served under the Elector Palatine in Heidelberg. Historical accounts describe him as a skilled entertainer and wit, renowned for his clever wordplay and satirical observations.

As the name spread throughout Germany, its spelling evolved further, with the current form "SCHEETZ" becoming more common in the 18th and 19th centuries. During this period, the name also began to appear in other parts of Europe, as some individuals bearing the surname migrated to neighboring regions.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure with the surname SCHEETZ was Johann Scheetz, a German philosopher and scholar born in 1812. He authored several works on ethics and metaphysics, contributing to the intellectual discourse of his time.

Another individual of note was Friedrich Scheetz, born in 1835 in Bavaria. He was a renowned architect and urban planner, known for his innovative designs and contributions to the development of several German cities.

As the name spread beyond Germany, it also found its way to other parts of the world through emigration. In the late 19th century, a family bearing the surname SCHEETZ settled in the United States, with descendants still carrying on the name to this day.

One such descendant was William Scheetz, born in 1875 in Pennsylvania, who became a prominent businessman and philanthropist, supporting various educational and charitable causes in his community.

Throughout its history, the surname SCHEETZ has maintained its ties to its German origins, while also evolving and adapting as it spread across different regions and cultures. Despite its humble beginnings as an occupational name, it has been carried by scholars, architects, and influential figures, leaving a lasting legacy in various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Scheetz

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

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 Scheetz 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 Scheetz 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 Scheetz was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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