2000
#118,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 135
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Schexneider
A German occupational surname for a tailor or cloth cutter.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Schexneider. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Schexneider 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
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Schexneider in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Schexneider, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.5%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Schexneider
The surname "SCHEXNEIDER" is of German origin and can be traced back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, where it was likely a variant spelling of the occupational name "Schneider," which means "tailor" in German.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "SCHEXNEIDER" can be found in a document from the town of Nuremberg, dated 1492. This document mentions a certain Johann Schexneider, who was a tailor by trade.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name "SCHEXNEIDER" appeared in various records and manuscripts throughout southern Germany. For instance, in the parish records of the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, there is a record of a Katharina Schexneider, who was born in 1587.
In the 18th century, the name "SCHEXNEIDER" began to spread beyond the borders of Bavaria and into other parts of Germany. One notable bearer of this surname was Johann Friedrich Schexneider, a composer and organist who lived from 1737 to 1806 and was known for his contributions to the development of church music.
As the centuries passed, the name "SCHEXNEIDER" continued to be carried by individuals from various walks of life. In the 19th century, there was a German philosopher named Ludwig Schexneider, who was born in 1809 and wrote extensively on the concept of idealism.
Another notable bearer of the surname "SCHEXNEIDER" was Karl Schexneider, a German mathematician and astronomer who lived from 1854 to 1927. He made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and was recognized for his work on the motion of comets and asteroids.
Throughout its history, the surname "SCHEXNEIDER" has maintained its association with the tailoring profession, as well as with various intellectual and artistic pursuits. While it may have undergone slight variations in spelling and pronunciation over the centuries, it remains a significant part of German cultural heritage and a testament to the rich diversity of surnames found within that country.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Schexneider
Among Census respondents with the surname Schexneider, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.5%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Schexneider 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 Schexneider surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.5% · 97
- Hispanic or Latino7.5% · 8
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Schexneider
Schexneider 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
#118,853
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 146
+11 bearers (+8.1%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 101 places
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-40 bearers (-27.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 33,486 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #118,954 | 135 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #118,853 | 146 | 0.05 | +11 bearers (+8.1%) | Up 101 places |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | -40 bearers (-27.4%) | Down 33,486 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 Schexneider 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 | #118,853 | #152,339 | -28.2% |
| Count | 146 | 106 | -27.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -29.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Schexneider bearers went from 146 to 106 (-27.4% change). The surname moved down 33,486 positions in the national ranking, going from #118,853 to #152,339.
FAQ
Schexneider surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Schexneider?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Schexneider. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Schexneider?
Schexneider ranks #152,339 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 106 people with the surname Schexneider. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), 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 Schexneider.
Has Schexneider become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Schexneider went from 146 recorded bearers to 106. That is a decrease of 40 (-27.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #118,853 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Schexneider?
Among Census respondents with the surname Schexneider, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.5%) and Two or More Races (0.9%). 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 Schexneider in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.5% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Schexneider appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.5%), Hispanic (7.5%), Two or More Races (0.9%). 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 Schexneider (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 Schexneider mean?
A German occupational surname for a tailor or cloth cutter. 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 Schexneider (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 Schexneider?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.