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

Schiewe, 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 Schiewe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schiewe in America

Schiewe is the 66164th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schiewe surname appeared 299 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 Schiewe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schiewe 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 Schiewe

The surname "SCHIEWE" is of German origin, stemming from the northern regions of Germany. It likely emerged during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is thought to be derived from an old Germanic word "schiefe," meaning "crooked" or "slanted," possibly referring to someone who lived near a winding road or path.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the town records of Lübeck, a prominent Hanseatic city in northern Germany, dating back to the 15th century. The entry mentions a "Hans Schiewe," a merchant who traded in textiles and spices.

Another notable mention of the name comes from the chronicles of the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648), where a soldier named "Joachim Schiewe" is cited for his bravery in the Battle of Wittstock in 1636.

In the 18th century, a family of Schiewes settled in the town of Rostock, where they established a successful bakery business. One member of this family, Friedrich Schiewe (1721-1798), became a respected figure in the local community and served as a town councilor.

As the name spread across different regions of Germany, variations in spelling emerged, such as "Schiefen," "Schieffen," and "Schieffer." These variations were often influenced by local dialects and pronunciation.

One of the most renowned individuals bearing the name "SCHIEWE" was the 19th-century German composer and conductor, Carl Schiewe (1829-1891). He was born in Stettin (now Szczecin, Poland) and became known for his operas and choral works, many of which drew inspiration from German folklore and mythology.

Another notable figure was the German explorer and naturalist, Emil Schiewe (1855-1923), who led several expeditions to South America and the Pacific Islands. His detailed accounts and collection of specimens made significant contributions to the fields of biology and anthropology.

In the 20th century, the name "SCHIEWE" gained prominence through the work of the German physicist, Karl Schiewe (1901-1988). He made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of nuclear physics and was a recipient of the prestigious Max Planck Medal.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the surname "SCHIEWE" throughout history, highlighting its German roots and the diverse fields in which bearers of this name have made their mark.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schiewe

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

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

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