2000
#88,825
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 194
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.07
Very Rare Last name
Scheitler
A German surname derived from the word "Scheiter" meaning a pile of firewood or logs.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 249 Americans carry the last name Scheitler. That puts it at #91,198 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,376,523 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Scheitler 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
249
1 in 1,376,523
Census rank
#91,198
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
217
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 217 bearers of the surname Scheitler in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 91198th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Scheitler, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.5%) and Hispanic (3.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Scheitler
The surname SCHEITLER is of German origin, originating in the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Middle High German word "scheideler," which referred to a person who made or sold wooden tubs, buckets, or other similar vessels.
The name first appeared in historical records in the 14th century, with variations in spelling such as "Scheideler" and "Scheidler." It was most commonly found in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in the areas around Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is found in the town records of Nuremberg, where a certain Hans Scheidler is mentioned as a resident in 1392. Another early reference is in the Stadtbuch of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, where a Johannes Scheideler is listed as a citizen in 1437.
In the 16th century, the name appears in the Württembergisches Urkundenbuch, a collection of historical documents from the region of Württemberg. A Caspar Scheitler is mentioned as a witness in a legal document dated 1567.
As the name spread across Germany, it also underwent various spelling changes. In the 17th century, the spelling "Scheitler" became more common, particularly in the regions of Franconia and Swabia.
One notable figure with the surname SCHEITLER was Johann Georg Scheitler (1676-1737), a German Protestant theologian and writer from Ansbach. He authored several works on religious topics and served as a pastor in various churches in Franconia.
Another individual of note was Friedrich Scheitler (1821-1898), a German architect and engineer from Stuttgart. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in Baden-Württemberg, including the Friedrichsbau in Stuttgart and the Ludwigsburg Palace.
In the 19th century, the surname spread further across German-speaking regions, with individuals bearing the name SCHEITLER found in various professions and trades. One example is Carl Scheitler (1833-1906), a German businessman and philanthropist from Freiburg im Breisgau, who made significant contributions to the local community.
Another noteworthy figure was Wilhelm Scheitler (1861-1936), a German artist and painter from Munich. He was known for his landscape paintings and portraits, and his works were exhibited in various galleries across Germany.
Finally, in the early 20th century, there was Hermann Scheitler (1887-1957), a German engineer and inventor from Stuttgart. He held several patents for innovative designs in the automotive industry and worked for companies like Daimler-Benz and Opel.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Scheitler
Among Census respondents with the surname Scheitler, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.5%) and Hispanic (3.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Scheitler 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 Scheitler surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.9% · 195
- Two or more races5.5% · 12
- Hispanic or Latino3.2% · 7
- Black or African American0.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Scheitler
Scheitler 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
#92,358
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 199
+5 bearers (+2.6%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Down 3,533 places
2020
#91,198
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 217
+18 bearers (+9.0%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Up 1,160 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #88,825 | 194 | 0.07 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #92,358 | 199 | 0.07 | +5 bearers (+2.6%) | Down 3,533 places |
| 2020 | #91,198 | 217 | 0.07 | +18 bearers (+9.0%) | Up 1,160 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 Scheitler 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 | #92,358 | #91,198 | 1.3% |
| Count | 199 | 217 | 9.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.07 | 0.07 | 3.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Scheitler bearers went from 199 to 217 (+9.0% change). The surname moved up 1,160 positions in the national ranking, going from #92,358 to #91,198.
FAQ
Scheitler surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Scheitler?
Name Census estimates that about 249 living Americans carry the surname Scheitler. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,376,523 residents.
How common is Scheitler?
Scheitler ranks #91,198 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.07 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 217 people with the surname Scheitler. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (249), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.07 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.07 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 Scheitler.
Has Scheitler become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Scheitler went from 199 recorded bearers to 217. That is an increase of 18 (+9.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #92,358 to #91,198.
What does the Census say about the background of Scheitler?
Among Census respondents with the surname Scheitler, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.5%) and Hispanic (3.2%). 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 Scheitler in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.9% (195 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Scheitler appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.9%), Two or More Races (5.5%), Hispanic (3.2%). 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 Scheitler (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 Scheitler mean?
A German surname derived from the word "Scheiter" meaning a pile of firewood or logs. 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 Scheitler (0.07 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 have the last name Scheitler?
Want to know how many people have the last name Scheitler? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.