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

Schroeder, 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 Schroeder surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schroeder in America

Schroeder is the 81772nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schroeder surname appeared 231 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 Schroeder.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schroeder 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 Schroeder

The surname SCHOEDER is of German origin, with roots dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old German word "schröder," which means "shredder" or "snipper," referring to someone who cut cloth or tailored garments. The name is believed to have originated in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony, where many early bearers of the name were likely involved in the textile trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SCHOEDER name can be found in the "Bürgermeisterbuch" (Mayor's Book) of the city of Nuremberg, where a certain "Cunrad der Schroder" was listed in the year 1348. This document provides valuable insight into the presence of the name in medieval Germany.

During the 16th century, the SCHOEDER name appears in various church records and tax rolls across different German states. Notable examples include Johannes Schoeder, a merchant from Hamburg born in 1523, and Katharina Schoeder, a landowner from Mainz who lived from 1564 to 1632.

The name SCHOEDER has also been associated with several notable figures throughout history. One such individual was Johann Samuel Schröder (1735-1809), a German Lutheran theologian and philosopher who authored several influential works on ethics and moral philosophy.

Another prominent bearer of the SCHOEDER name was Johann David Schoeder (1726-1788), a German physician and botanist who made significant contributions to the study of plant anatomy and physiology. His work, "Dissertatio Inauguralis Botanica de Structura et Vegetatione Plantarum," published in 1760, is considered a seminal text in the field of plant biology.

In the realm of literature, one cannot overlook the contributions of Friedrich Ludwig Schröder (1744-1816), a German dramatist and actor who played a pivotal role in the development of the German national theater. His adaptations of Shakespeare's works and his performances on the stage were widely acclaimed during his lifetime.

The SCHOEDER name has also been associated with various place names in Germany, such as Schrödersburg, a town in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, and Schröderheim, a district in the city of Nuremberg, Bavaria. These place names likely originated from individuals bearing the SCHOEDER surname who settled in these areas or were influential members of the local community.

Throughout its long history, the SCHOEDER surname has maintained a strong presence in German-speaking regions, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and contributions of its bearers across various fields, including academia, medicine, literature, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schroeder

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

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

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