2000
#134,929
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Scheuers
A German surname derived from the occupation of threshing or separating grain.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Scheuers. 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 Scheuers 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 Scheuers 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 Scheuers, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.8%) and Hispanic (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Scheuers
The surname "SCHEUERS" is believed to have originated in Germany, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. The name is thought to be derived from the German word "Scheuer," which means "barn" or "shed," suggesting that the name may have been initially used to identify individuals who lived or worked near a barn or shed.
One of the earliest documented references to the name can be found in the records of the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, located in the German state of Bavaria, where a family by the name of Scheuers was mentioned in 1567. This record provides valuable insight into the early usage and distribution of the surname.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name appeared in various regions of Germany, including the states of Saxony, Thuringia, and Hesse. It is possible that the name was also influenced by local place names or variations in spelling, such as "Scheuerle" or "Scheuermann."
Notable individuals bearing the surname Scheuers include:
1. Johann Scheuers (1572-1629), a German theologian and professor at the University of Wittenberg.
2. Hans Scheuers (1648-1712), a prominent German architect known for his work on several churches and public buildings in Nuremberg.
3. Katharina Scheuers (1723-1796), a German painter and engraver who specialized in portraiture and religious scenes.
4. Wilhelm Scheuers (1819-1891), a German politician and member of the Prussian House of Representatives.
5. Helene Scheuers (1876-1942), a German opera singer and vocal teacher who performed at the Bayreuth Festival Theater.
While the surname Scheuers may have evolved over time and spread to other regions, its roots can be traced back to its German origins, where it likely identified individuals associated with barns or sheds, reflecting the agricultural and rural traditions of the time.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Scheuers
Among Census respondents with the surname Scheuers, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.8%) and Hispanic (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Scheuers 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 Scheuers surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.5% · 111
- Two or more races5.8% · 7
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Scheuers
Scheuers 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
#139,228
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+5 bearers (+4.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,299 places
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,821 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,929 | 115 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #139,228 | 120 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.3%) | Down 4,299 places |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 2,821 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 Scheuers 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 | #139,228 | #142,049 | -2.0% |
| Count | 120 | 120 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Scheuers bearers went from 120 to 120 (+0.0% change). The surname moved down 2,821 positions in the national ranking, going from #139,228 to #142,049.
FAQ
Scheuers surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Scheuers?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Scheuers. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Scheuers?
Scheuers 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 Scheuers. 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 Scheuers.
Has Scheuers become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Scheuers went from 120 recorded bearers to 120. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #139,228 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Scheuers?
Among Census respondents with the surname Scheuers, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.8%) and Hispanic (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 Scheuers in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.5% (111 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Scheuers appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.5%), Two or More Races (5.8%), Hispanic (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 Scheuers (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 Scheuers mean?
A German surname derived from the occupation of threshing or separating grain. 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 Scheuers (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 people share the surname Scheuers?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.