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

Schleede, 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 Schleede surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schleede in America

Schleede is the 109258th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schleede surname appeared 162 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 Schleede.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schleede 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 Schleede

The surname SCHLEEDE originated in Germany, with its earliest known bearers residing in the region of Saxony during the 13th century. The name is derived from the Old German word "schlede," meaning "a small forest clearing" or "a meadow in a wooded area." This suggests that the SCHLEEDE family likely lived near or owned land in a forested area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SCHLEEDE name appears in the Bürgerbucher (citizen registers) of the town of Freiberg, Saxony, in 1312. Hans SCHLEEDE is listed as a landowner and freeman of the town. These early records also reveal variations in the spelling, such as "Schlede" and "Schledde."

In the 15th century, the SCHLEEDE family had established themselves in the nearby town of Zwickau, where they were involved in the local mining industry. A notable figure from this period was Johann SCHLEEDE (1429-1502), a respected mining engineer and author of several treatises on mining techniques and geology.

By the 16th century, branches of the SCHLEEDE family had spread throughout central and eastern Germany. One prominent member was Wilhelm SCHLEEDE (1568-1637), a Lutheran pastor and theologian who served as the rector of the prestigious St. Thomas School in Leipzig. His published works on theology and philosophy were widely read and influential during the Protestant Reformation.

As the SCHLEEDE family grew and dispersed over the centuries, they left their mark in various fields. In the late 18th century, Friedrich SCHLEEDE (1765-1832) was a celebrated composer and violinist who performed at the court of the Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld. His compositions for violin and chamber ensembles were highly regarded throughout Europe.

Another notable figure was Anna SCHLEEDE (1832-1912), a pioneer in the field of nursing and healthcare reform. She founded several hospitals and nursing schools in Germany and worked tirelessly to improve medical training and patient care standards.

While the SCHLEEDE surname has its roots in medieval Germany, it has since spread to other parts of Europe and the world through migration and diaspora. However, the name's origins remain firmly grounded in the forested regions of Saxony and the industrious, pioneering spirit of its early bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schleede

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

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

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