2010
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Scheuerell
Originally a German occupational surname referring to a maker of wooden shovels.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Scheuerell. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Scheuerell 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
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Scheuerell in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Scheuerell, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.0%) and Black (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Scheuerell
The surname Scheuerell is of German origin, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have emerged in the southern regions of modern-day Germany, particularly in the states of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg.
The name Scheuerell is thought to be derived from the German word "Scheuer," which translates to "barn" or "shed." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to individuals who resided near or worked in a barn or similar agricultural structure. Alternatively, it could have been a descriptive surname given to those involved in the construction or maintenance of such buildings.
In the 14th and 15th centuries, variations of the name, such as "Scheuerer" and "Scheuermann," began appearing in various medieval records and documents. One notable early mention is found in the Heidelberg Pfalz Chronicle, a historical manuscript from the late 15th century, which references a certain "Hans Scheuerer" from the town of Heidelberg.
The earliest recorded instance of the specific spelling "Scheuerell" dates back to the late 16th century, when a man named Georg Scheuerell was born in Nürnberg, Bavaria, in 1572. He later became a prominent merchant and landowner in the region.
Another notable bearer of the name was Johann Christoph Scheuerell (1684-1756), a German theologian and philosopher who served as a professor at the University of Tübingen. His works on metaphysics and ethics were widely studied and influential during his time.
In the 19th century, a family of Scheuerells made their mark in the field of engineering and architecture. Wilhelm Scheuerell (1812-1887) was a renowned architect who designed several iconic buildings in Stuttgart, including the Königliche Hoftheater (Royal Court Theater).
The Scheuerell name also has ties to the world of literature. Karl Scheuerell (1859-1923) was a German poet and writer known for his lyrical works celebrating the beauty of nature and the German countryside.
Throughout the centuries, the Scheuerell surname has been found in various regions of Germany, including Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, and Saxony, as well as neighboring areas in Austria and Switzerland. While not a particularly common name, it has persisted and left its mark on the cultural and historical fabric of these regions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Scheuerell
Among Census respondents with the surname Scheuerell, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.0%) and Black (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Scheuerell 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 Scheuerell surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.3% · 112
- Two or more races5.0% · 6
- Black or African American1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Scheuerell
Scheuerell appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+14 bearers (+13.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 11,720 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | +14 bearers (+13.2%) | Up 11,720 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 Scheuerell 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 | #153,769 | #142,049 | 7.6% |
| Count | 106 | 120 | 13.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Scheuerell bearers went from 106 to 120 (+13.2% change). The surname moved up 11,720 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #142,049.
FAQ
Scheuerell surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Scheuerell?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Scheuerell. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Scheuerell?
Scheuerell ranks #142,049 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 120 people with the surname Scheuerell. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Scheuerell.
Has Scheuerell become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Scheuerell went from 106 recorded bearers to 120. That is an increase of 14 (+13.2%). In the national ranking it rose from #153,769 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Scheuerell?
Among Census respondents with the surname Scheuerell, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.0%) and Black (1.7%). 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 Scheuerell in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.3% (112 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Scheuerell appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.3%), Two or More Races (5.0%), Black (1.7%). 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 Scheuerell (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 Scheuerell mean?
Originally a German occupational surname referring to a maker of wooden shovels. 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 Scheuerell (0.04 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 Americans have the surname Scheuerell?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.