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

Schmoe, 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 Schmoe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schmoe in America

Schmoe is the 105079th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schmoe surname appeared 170 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 Schmoe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schmoe 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 Schmoe

The surname Schmoe has its origins in the German language, and can be traced back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in the areas around Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. The name is thought to be derived from the German word "Schmähen," which means "to deride" or "to mock."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Schmoe can be found in the town records of Augsburg, dating back to 1492. The document mentions a certain "Hans Schmoe," who was a local merchant. Another notable reference is in the Nuremberg Chronicles, a famous illustrated world history book published in 1493, where a "Jakob Schmoe" is listed as a contributor.

In the 16th century, the name began to spread across other parts of Germany and neighboring regions. There are records of a "Christoph Schmoe" from Heidelberg, born in 1542, who was a renowned scholar and linguist. Around the same time, a "Maria Schmoe" from Strasbourg, born in 1558, became known for her charitable works and establishment of a local orphanage.

As the name continued to evolve, variations in spelling emerged, such as "Schmohe," "Schmöhe," and "Schmoehe." These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and local pronunciation. In the 17th century, a "Johannes Schmohe" from Frankfurt, born in 1621, gained recognition as a skilled artisan and craftsman.

One of the more notable figures with the surname Schmoe was "Friedrich Schmoe," born in 1745 in Munich. He was a respected military officer who served under the Prussian army during the Seven Years' War. His bravery and leadership earned him several honors and accolades.

Another significant individual was "Anna Schmoe," born in 1788 in Cologne. She was a pioneering woman in the field of education, establishing one of the first schools for girls in the region. Her efforts paved the way for greater educational opportunities for women in the 19th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schmoe

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

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

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