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

Scherr, 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 Scherr surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Scherr in America

Scherr is the 11971st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Scherr surname appeared 2,609 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 Scherr.

We can also compare 2010 data for Scherr 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 Scherr

The surname "SCHERR" is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony, where it was derived from the German word "Schirr," which means "vessel" or "utensil." This suggests that the name may have been originally associated with individuals involved in the production or trade of pottery, ceramics, or other household items.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "SCHERR" can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of medieval documents from Saxony dating back to the 12th century. The name appears in various forms, such as "Schirre" and "Schirrer," indicating its evolution over time.

In the 14th century, a prominent figure named Johannes Scherr was documented as a scholar and theologian at the University of Leipzig. He authored several treatises on religious matters and played a significant role in shaping the intellectual discourse of his time.

During the Renaissance period, the name "SCHERR" gained further prominence with the birth of Michael Scherr (1538-1617), a German painter and engraver renowned for his intricate woodcuts and engravings depicting religious and mythological themes.

In the 18th century, Johann Baptist von Scherr (1725-1789) was a notable Bavarian statesman and diplomat who served as the Ambassador of the Electorate of Bavaria to the Holy Roman Empire. His contributions to diplomacy and political affairs were widely recognized during his lifetime.

The 19th century saw the birth of Johannes Scherr (1817-1886), a German writer, historian, and literary critic. He authored numerous works on German literature, culture, and history, including his influential book "Allgemeine Geschichte der Literatur" (General History of Literature), published in 1851.

Throughout its long history, the surname "SCHERR" has been associated with various professions, including artisans, scholars, artists, and statesmen. While its origins can be traced back to the Middle Ages, the name has persisted and evolved, carrying with it a rich heritage and a connection to the German-speaking regions of Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Scherr

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

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

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