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

Scheich, 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 Scheich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Scheich in America

Scheich is the 87335th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Scheich surname appeared 213 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 Scheich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Scheich 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 Scheich

The surname "SCHEICH" is of German origin, originating from the Middle High German word "scheich," which referred to a person of high rank or a dignitary. This word is derived from the Old High German "sciehhan," meaning "to happen" or "to occur."

The earliest recorded instances of the surname "SCHEICH" can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of what is now modern-day Germany. It is believed that the name was initially used as a descriptive term for individuals who held positions of authority or were highly respected within their communities.

In the 14th century, the surname "SCHEICH" appears in several historical records, including the "Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae," a collection of medieval documents relating to the region of Saxony. One notable individual bearing this name was Johannes Scheich, a prominent scholar and cleric who lived in the city of Erfurt during the late 14th century.

By the 16th century, the surname had spread to various parts of central and northern Germany, with several variations in spelling emerging, such as "Scheiche," "Scheik," and "Scheiker." During this period, the name was also associated with certain geographical locations, such as the town of Scheichenberg in the state of Saxony.

Notable individuals with the surname "SCHEICH" throughout history include:

1. Johann Scheich (1595-1657), a German mathematician and astronomer known for his contributions to the study of comets.
2. Andreas Scheich (1660-1735), a German composer and organist who served as the court musician for the Elector of Saxony.
3. Christoph Scheich (1708-1786), a German painter and engraver renowned for his landscapes and religious works.
4. Wilhelm Scheich (1824-1892), a German politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Prussian House of Representatives.
5. Erwin Scheich (1889-1944), a German military officer and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II.

While the surname "SCHEICH" has been widely dispersed throughout Germany and other parts of Europe over the centuries, its origins can be traced back to the Middle Ages, when it was likely used as a descriptor for individuals of high social standing or authority within their respective communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Scheich

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

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

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