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

Schlim, 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 Schlim surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schlim in America

Schlim is the 138304th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schlim surname appeared 121 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 Schlim.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schlim 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 Schlim

The surname SCHLIM has its origins in the Germanic region of central Europe, tracing back to the late medieval period around the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old High German word "slim," which meant "crooked" or "slanted," potentially referring to a physical characteristic or occupation.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be found in the Frankish chronicles of the 14th century, where a certain Heinricus Schlim is documented as a landowner in the town of Aachen, located in what is now western Germany. This suggests that the name had already established itself in the region by that time.

In the 15th century, the name appeared in various administrative records and tax rolls across the German states, with variations in spelling such as "Schlimm," "Schlymm," and "Schlymme." These spellings likely reflected regional dialects and the inconsistencies in record-keeping during that era.

One notable bearer of the name was Johann Schlim, a prominent theologian and philosopher who lived in the city of Wittenberg from 1492 to 1567. He was known for his writings on the Protestant Reformation and his association with Martin Luther.

Another individual of note was Anna Schlim, born in 1623 in the town of Nuremberg. She gained recognition as a skilled seamstress and tailor, crafting intricate garments for nobility and wealthy merchants throughout the region.

In the 18th century, the name spread beyond the German territories, with records showing a Peter Schlim who emigrated to the Dutch Republic in 1712, establishing himself as a successful merchant in Amsterdam.

The name also found its way to the British Isles, with a certain William Schlim, born in 1787 in London, who served as a captain in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars.

As the centuries progressed, the SCHLIM surname continued to appear across various European records, with individuals bearing the name making contributions in fields such as academia, the arts, and commerce.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schlim

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

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

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