2000
#133,114
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Schlingman
A German surname potentially denoting someone from a location with a winding or coiled river or stream.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Schlingman. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Schlingman 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
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Schlingman in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Schlingman, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Schlingman
The surname "SCHLINGMAN" is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. The name is derived from the Old German word "slingan," which means "to wind" or "to twist." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been involved in occupations related to weaving, rope-making, or other crafts that required twisting or winding materials.
The earliest recorded instances of the name "SCHLINGMAN" can be found in historical documents from the 14th century in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony. These regions were known for their thriving textile industries, lending credence to the occupational origins of the name.
One of the first notable individuals with the surname "SCHLINGMAN" was Hans Schlingman, a master weaver who lived in the city of Nuremberg in the late 15th century. His name appeared in guild records and municipal documents, indicating his prominent status within the weaving community.
In the 16th century, the name "SCHLINGMAN" also surfaced in the Duchy of Saxe-Coburg, where a family of rope-makers bore the surname. This further reinforces the connection between the name and the craft of twisting and winding materials.
During the 17th century, a branch of the Schlingman family settled in the town of Schöningen, in present-day Lower Saxony. This town was renowned for its linen production, and the Schlingmans likely continued their traditional occupations related to textile manufacturing.
One notable figure from this era was Johann Schlingman, a successful merchant and landowner who lived in Schöningen in the late 1600s. His name appears in various property records and business contracts, indicating his affluence and importance within the community.
In the 19th century, the surname "SCHLINGMAN" gained further prominence with the birth of Karl Schlingman (1826-1902), a renowned German architect who designed numerous public buildings and churches throughout Germany and Austria.
Another individual of note was Wilhelm Schlingman (1865-1937), a German industrialist who established a successful manufacturing company specializing in textile machinery. His innovations and contributions to the industry earned him recognition and acclaim during his lifetime.
Throughout its history, the surname "SCHLINGMAN" has maintained a strong connection to the textile and crafting industries, reflecting the occupational roots from which it originated. While the name may have spread across various regions of Germany over the centuries, its underlying meaning and significance remain tied to the art of twisting and winding materials.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Schlingman
Among Census respondents with the surname Schlingman, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Schlingman 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 Schlingman surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.4% · 110
- Hispanic or Latino5.0% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
- Two or more races0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Schlingman
Schlingman 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
#138,304
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+4 bearers (+3.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,190 places
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
-2 bearers (-1.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,484 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #133,114 | 117 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #138,304 | 121 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.4%) | Down 5,190 places |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.7%) | Down 4,484 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 Schlingman 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 | #138,304 | #142,788 | -3.2% |
| Count | 121 | 119 | -1.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Schlingman bearers went from 121 to 119 (-1.7% change). The surname moved down 4,484 positions in the national ranking, going from #138,304 to #142,788.
FAQ
Schlingman surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Schlingman?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Schlingman. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Schlingman?
Schlingman ranks #142,788 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 119 people with the surname Schlingman. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Schlingman.
Has Schlingman become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Schlingman went from 121 recorded bearers to 119. That is a decrease of 2 (-1.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #138,304 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Schlingman?
Among Census respondents with the surname Schlingman, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%). 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 Schlingman in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.4% (110 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Schlingman appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.4%), Hispanic (5.0%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%). 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 Schlingman (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 Schlingman mean?
A German surname potentially denoting someone from a location with a winding or coiled river or stream. 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 Schlingman (0.04 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 Americans have the surname Schlingman?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.