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

Schmincke, 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 Schmincke surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schmincke in America

Schmincke is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schmincke surname appeared 109 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 Schmincke.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schmincke 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 Schmincke

The surname SCHMINCKE is of German origin, originating in the late Middle Ages. It is derived from the German word "schminken," meaning "to color" or "to paint." The earliest recorded instances of this surname can be traced back to the 14th century in various regions of central and northern Germany.

In medieval times, the name SCHMINCKE was likely associated with individuals who worked as painters, decorators, or cosmetic-makers. It may have been an occupational surname given to those who painted or colored various surfaces, such as walls, furniture, or even faces for theatrical performances or special occasions.

One of the earliest known references to the name SCHMINCKE can be found in the Stadtbücher (city books) of Lübeck, a prominent Hanseatic city in northern Germany, dating back to the late 15th century. These records mention several individuals with the surname, indicating that the name was well-established in the region.

Notable individuals with the surname SCHMINCKE include Johann Heinrich Schmincke (1677-1743), a German theologian and author from Lübeck, known for his works on Christian ethics and morality. Another prominent figure was Friedrich Schmincke (1788-1856), a German landscape painter and etcher from Saxony, whose works captured the beauty of the German countryside.

In the 19th century, the SCHMINCKE family established a successful business in Düsseldorf, manufacturing artists' materials and pigments. The company, founded by Heinrich Schmincke in 1834, continues to operate today as one of the leading suppliers of fine art materials worldwide.

Other historical figures bearing the surname SCHMINCKE include Karl Schmincke (1892-1917), a German aviator and fighter pilot during World War I, who was awarded the Pour le Mérite, Prussia's highest military honor, for his aerial combat achievements.

While the surname SCHMINCKE is not among the most common in Germany today, its rich historical roots can be traced back to the artisans and craftsmen who played a significant role in the cultural and economic development of medieval and early modern Germany.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schmincke

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

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

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