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

Schlabach, 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 Schlabach surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schlabach in America

Schlabach is the 7382nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schlabach surname appeared 4,514 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Schlabach.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schlabach 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 Schlabach

The surname Schlabach originated in the German-speaking regions of Europe, specifically in the areas that are now part of modern-day Germany and Switzerland. It is believed to have derived from the Middle High German word "slach" or "slac," which referred to a thicket or dense growth of bushes and shrubs.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Schlabach can be traced back to the 13th and 14th centuries. It is likely that the name was initially used to identify individuals who lived near or in close proximity to such thickets or dense vegetation. Over time, it transitioned from a descriptive name to a hereditary surname.

One of the earliest known records of the Schlabach name appears in the historical documents of the city of Nuremberg, Germany, dating back to the mid-14th century. These documents mention a certain Johann Schlabach, a merchant who traded in textiles and other goods.

In the 16th century, the Schlabach surname gained prominence in the region of the Black Forest in southwestern Germany. Several families bearing this name were recorded in various villages and towns throughout the area. One notable individual from this period was Hans Schlabach (1520-1587), a farmer and landowner from the village of Schönau im Schwarzwald.

The Schlabach name also has a long-standing presence in Switzerland, particularly in the German-speaking cantons. Records from the 17th century indicate that the Schlabach family had established itself in the region of the Bernese Oberland. Jakob Schlabach (1625-1698), a prominent farmer and village leader from the town of Gsteig, is one of the earliest documented individuals with this surname in Switzerland.

As the Schlabach families spread across German and Swiss territories, variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged. Some of the alternative spellings included Schlabbach, Schlabaugh, and Schlabitzki.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Schlabach surname. These include:

1. Johann Schlabach (1834-1912), a German-American farmer and pioneer in the state of Ohio, United States.
2. Heinrich Schlabach (1870-1945), a Swiss artist known for his landscape paintings and etchings.
3. Frieda Schlabach (1892-1972), a German-American educator and author, known for her work in promoting bilingual education.
4. Rudolf Schlabach (1908-1987), a Swiss politician and member of the National Council.
5. Peter Schlabach (1942-present), an American author and historian, best known for his works on Amish culture and history.

While the Schlabach surname may have originated from humble beginnings, it has since become a part of the cultural heritage and history of various regions in Germany, Switzerland, and beyond, with its bearers contributing to various fields and professions over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schlabach

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

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

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