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

Schlotterbeck, 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 Schlotterbeck surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schlotterbeck in America

Schlotterbeck is the 39717th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schlotterbeck surname appeared 553 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 Schlotterbeck.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schlotterbeck 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 Schlotterbeck

The surname Schlotterbeck originates from Germany and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Low German region, with the word "schlotter" meaning "to dangle" or "to swing," and "beck" referring to a small stream or brook. This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive term for someone who lived near a dangling or swinging stream.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Schlotterbeck can be found in the town records of Hannover, dated 1572, where a certain Hinrich Schlotterbeck is mentioned as a resident. It is likely that the name was initially associated with a particular location or settlement near a stream with this characteristic.

In the 17th century, the Schlotterbeck name appeared in various church records and legal documents throughout northern Germany, particularly in the regions of Lower Saxony and Westphalia. Notable individuals bearing this surname during this period include Johann Schlotterbeck (1621-1701), a respected theologian and author from Lüneburg.

As the Schlotterbeck family spread across Germany and beyond, variations in spelling emerged, such as Schloterbeck, Schlotterbek, and Schlotterbeek. These variations often reflected regional dialects and linguistic influences.

In the 18th century, the name gained further prominence with the birth of Friedrich Wilhelm Schlotterbeck (1745-1819), a renowned Prussian military officer who served under Frederick the Great during the Seven Years' War.

Another notable figure was Carl Schlotterbeck (1789-1862), a German architect and urban planner who was responsible for the design and construction of several landmarks in Berlin, including the iconic Brandenburg Gate.

As Germany industrialized in the 19th century, many Schlotterbecks migrated to urban centers, seeking employment opportunities. One such individual was August Schlotterbeck (1825-1901), a successful industrialist and entrepreneur who founded the Schlotterbeck Machinery Works in Düsseldorf.

Lastly, in the early 20th century, Hans Schlotterbeck (1901-1978) gained recognition as a prominent German artist and sculptor, known for his avant-garde works and contributions to the Expressionist movement.

While the surname Schlotterbeck is not among the most common in Germany today, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and has produced notable figures across various fields, reflecting the diverse contributions of this family to German society and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schlotterbeck

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

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

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