2010
#157,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Schoedler
A German surname derived from the Middle High German word "schötelare" meaning taxman.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Schoedler. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Schoedler surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Schoedler in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Schoedler, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Schoedler
The surname Schoedler is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval era. It is believed to have emerged from the Lower Rhine region, particularly in areas around present-day western Germany and the Netherlands.
One of the earliest recorded instances of this name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Nassoicus, a collection of historical documents from the Nassau region, dating back to the 13th century. Here, the name appears as "Schödeler," which is thought to be a locative surname derived from a place name, possibly a village or hamlet.
The name Schoedler is believed to have evolved from the Middle High German word "schöder," which translates to "small hut" or "simple dwelling." This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with individuals who lived in modest or humble dwellings, perhaps in rural or agricultural communities.
In the 15th century, records from the city of Cologne mention a certain Johannes Schoedler, a merchant and freeman of the city. This indicates that by this time, the name had become more widespread and was present in urban areas as well.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Schoedler name appears in various church records and local chronicles across the Rhineland region, indicating the family's continued presence and influence in this area.
One notable figure bearing this surname was Johann David Schoedler (1711-1786), a German theologian and philosopher from Saxony. He authored several works on theology and ethics and served as a professor at the University of Leipzig.
Another prominent individual was Carl Friedrich Schoedler (1803-1892), a German naturalist and entomologist from Thuringia. He published numerous works on insects and contributed significantly to the field of natural history.
In the 19th century, the Schoedler name gained further recognition with Friedrich Schoedler (1810-1885), a German educator and author of popular educational books for children and young adults. His works, which covered a wide range of topics including history, geography, and science, were widely used in schools across Germany.
The name also gained prominence in the realm of arts and culture with Ernst Schoedler (1866-1941), a German composer and conductor who worked in various opera houses and theaters in Berlin and other cities.
Lastly, it is worth mentioning Hermann Schoedler (1880-1956), a German architect and urban planner who was actively involved in the reconstruction efforts in Berlin after World War II. His designs and concepts contributed to the post-war rebuilding of the city.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Schoedler
Among Census respondents with the surname Schoedler, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Schoedler bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Schoedler surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White100.0% · 104
Timeline
Historical Census data for Schoedler
Schoedler appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
+1 bearers (+1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 3,644 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #157,234 | 103 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | +1 bearers (+1.0%) | Up 3,644 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Schoedler surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #157,234 | #153,590 | 2.3% |
| Count | 103 | 104 | 1.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 16.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Schoedler bearers went from 103 to 104 (+1.0% change). The surname moved up 3,644 positions in the national ranking, going from #157,234 to #153,590.
FAQ
Schoedler surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Schoedler?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Schoedler. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Schoedler?
Schoedler ranks #153,590 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 104 people with the surname Schoedler. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Schoedler.
Has Schoedler become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Schoedler went from 103 recorded bearers to 104. That is an increase of 1 (+1.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #157,234 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Schoedler?
Among Census respondents with the surname Schoedler, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%. These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Schoedler in the 2020 Census, accounting for 100.0% (104 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Schoedler appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (100.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Schoedler (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Schoedler mean?
A German surname derived from the Middle High German word "schötelare" meaning taxman. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Schoedler (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Schoedler?
If you just want to know how common the surname Schoedler is, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.