2000
#139,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Schiebe
An occupational German surname meaning "pusher" or "shover".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 115 Americans carry the last name Schiebe. That puts it at #155,682 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,980,473 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Schiebe 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
115
1 in 2,980,473
Census rank
#155,682
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
100
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 100 bearers of the surname Schiebe in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155682nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Schiebe, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.0%. The next largest groups are Black (4.0%) and Hispanic (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Schiebe
The surname SCHIEBE originated in German-speaking regions of Europe, likely in what is now modern-day Germany. Its roots can be traced back to the Middle Ages, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the German word "schieben," which means "to push" or "to shove." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as an occupational surname to individuals who worked as carters, haulers, or those involved in pushing or moving goods or objects.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the SCHIEBE surname can be found in the Bürgermatrikel (citizen registers) of the city of Nuremberg, which dates back to the 14th century. The name appears in various spellings, including Schiber, Schieber, and Schyber, reflecting the phonetic variations common in that era.
In the 16th century, a notable bearer of the SCHIEBE name was Hans Schiebe, a German painter and engraver who lived and worked in Nuremberg between 1510 and 1570. His works, primarily religious paintings and engravings, can still be found in museums and collections across Europe.
Another prominent figure with the SCHIEBE surname was Johann Gottlieb Schiebe, a German theologian and philosopher who lived from 1736 to 1806. He served as a professor of theology at the University of Göttingen and authored several influential works on philosophy and religion.
The SCHIEBE name can also be found in historical records from other German-speaking regions, such as Austria and Switzerland. For instance, in the 17th century, there was a prominent family of Schiebe bankers and merchants based in Vienna, Austria.
In the 19th century, Carl Friedrich Schiebe, a German mathematician and educator, made significant contributions to the field of mathematics. He was born in 1798 and died in 1868, and his works on algebraic geometry and calculus were highly regarded during his lifetime.
Another noteworthy bearer of the SCHIEBE surname was Wilhelm Schiebe, a German politician and journalist who lived from 1833 to 1911. He was a member of the Reichstag (the German parliament) and played an active role in the political debates of his time.
While the SCHIEBE surname has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through emigration and migration. However, the earliest recorded instances and the majority of historical references to this surname can be traced back to German-speaking regions, particularly in the Middle Ages and the centuries that followed.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Schiebe
Among Census respondents with the surname Schiebe, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.0%. The next largest groups are Black (4.0%) and Hispanic (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Schiebe 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 Schiebe surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.0% · 91
- Black or African American4.0% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino2.0% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.0% · 2
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Schiebe
Schiebe 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
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-6 bearers (-5.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 16,287 places
2020
#155,682
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-4 bearers (-3.8%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 362 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #139,757 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | -6 bearers (-5.5%) | Down 16,287 places |
| 2020 | #155,682 | 100 | 0.03 | -4 bearers (-3.8%) | Up 362 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 Schiebe 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 | #156,044 | #155,682 | 0.2% |
| Count | 104 | 100 | -3.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -16.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Schiebe bearers went from 104 to 100 (-3.8% change). The surname moved up 362 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #155,682.
FAQ
Schiebe surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Schiebe?
Name Census estimates that about 115 living Americans carry the surname Schiebe. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,980,473 residents.
How common is Schiebe?
Schiebe ranks #155,682 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 100 people with the surname Schiebe. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (115), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Schiebe.
Has Schiebe become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Schiebe went from 104 recorded bearers to 100. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #155,682.
What does the Census say about the background of Schiebe?
Among Census respondents with the surname Schiebe, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.0%. The next largest groups are Black (4.0%) and Hispanic (2.0%). 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 Schiebe in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.0% (91 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Schiebe appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.0%), Black (4.0%), Hispanic (2.0%). 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 Schiebe (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 Schiebe mean?
An occupational German surname meaning "pusher" or "shover". 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 Schiebe (0.03 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 are called Schiebe?
You can see how many people have the surname Schiebe on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.