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

Schluter, 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 Schluter surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schluter in America

Schluter is the 18401st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schluter surname appeared 1,505 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Schluter.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schluter 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 Schluter

The surname Schluter is of German origin, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the German word "Schluter," which means "lock keeper" or "sluice keeper." This occupation was crucial in the maintenance of canals, locks, and waterways, which were vital for transportation and trade in medieval Germany.

The earliest recorded instances of the Schluter surname can be traced back to the 14th century in various regions of Germany, particularly in the northern and central areas. One of the earliest known references to the name is found in a document from the city of Hamburg, dated 1382, which mentions a certain "Hans Schluter."

In the 15th century, the Schluter name appeared in several historical records, including the Württembergisches Urkundenbuch (Württemberg Deed Book) from 1463, which mentions a "Conrat Schluter" from the town of Urbach.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Schluter surname gained prominence in various parts of Germany. One notable figure was Hans Schluter (1548-1612), a German mathematician and astronomer who worked on improving the accuracy of astronomical calculations.

In the 18th century, the Schluter name was associated with several notable individuals, including Johann Schluter (1707-1777), a German architect and sculptor who worked on various projects in St. Petersburg, Russia, under the reign of Empress Elizabeth.

The 19th century saw the spread of the Schluter surname across different regions of Germany and beyond. One prominent figure was Andreas Schluter (1826-1912), a German-American entrepreneur and founder of the Schluter Systems company, which specialized in the manufacture of tile installation products.

Other notable individuals with the Schluter surname include Hermann Schluter (1851-1919), a German geologist and explorer who conducted extensive research in South America, and Gerhard Schluter (1899-1984), a German theologian and philosopher who made significant contributions to the field of Christian ethics.

As with many German surnames, the Schluter name has undergone various spelling variations over the centuries, including Schlüter, Schlueter, and Schlütter. Additionally, the name has been associated with certain place names, such as Schlütersheim and Schlütersburg, which were likely derived from the Schluter surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schluter

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

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

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