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

Scherzer, 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 Scherzer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Scherzer in America

Scherzer is the 44730th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Scherzer surname appeared 480 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 Scherzer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Scherzer 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 Scherzer

The surname SCHERZER originated in Germany, tracing its roots back to the 13th century. It is derived from the German word "Scherze," which means "jest" or "joke." This suggests that the name may have been given as a nickname to someone with a humorous or playful personality.

The earliest known record of the SCHERZER name dates back to 1283, found in the town records of Nuremberg, Germany. It was spelled as "Schertzer" at the time. This variation in spelling was common in those days due to the lack of standardized writing conventions.

In the 14th century, the SCHERZER name appeared in various chronicles and manuscripts across German-speaking regions. One notable mention was in the "Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgensis," a collection of historical documents from the Margraviate of Brandenburg, where a certain "Hans Schertzer" was listed as a landowner.

During the 15th century, the name SCHERZER gained prominence in the region of Saxony, particularly in the city of Leipzig. A famous bearer of the name was Johann SCHERZER (1490-1565), a renowned theologian and professor at the University of Leipzig.

In the 16th century, the SCHERZER name spread to other parts of Europe as families migrated. One notable example is Hans SCHERZER (1530-1592), a German-born merchant who settled in Amsterdam and became a successful trader in the Dutch East Indies.

The 17th century saw the emergence of the SCHERZER name in Austria, where it was associated with noble lineages. One such example is Count Franz Joseph SCHERZER (1640-1712), a military commander who fought in the Great Turkish War and was awarded the title of Count by Emperor Leopold I.

As the centuries passed, the SCHERZER name continued to be carried by notable individuals in various fields. In the 19th century, Johann Andreas SCHERZER (1808-1886) was a renowned Austrian botanist and explorer who conducted expeditions in the Pacific Islands and published several works on plant taxonomy.

Another remarkable figure was Max SCHERZER (1876-1962), a German-born American engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of early electric motors and generators.

Overall, the surname SCHERZER has a rich and diverse history, spanning centuries and continents, with bearers who have left their mark in various disciplines, from academia and theology to exploration, military service, and scientific innovation.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Scherzer

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

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

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