2000
#120,330
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 133
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Schollian
A German surname derived from the word "scholle" meaning clod or lump.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Schollian. That puts it at #147,221 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,636,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Schollian 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
130
1 in 2,636,572
Census rank
#147,221
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
113
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 113 bearers of the surname Schollian in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147221st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Schollian, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.3%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Schollian
The surname SCHOLLIAN originated in Germany in the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the German word "scholl," which means "scholar" or "teacher." The name was likely given to individuals who worked as teachers or scholars in the education field.
In its earliest recorded instances, the name was spelled "Scholian" or "Scholljen." It is thought to have originated in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, where many early records of the name can be found.
One of the earliest documented references to the SCHOLLIAN name can be found in a 17th-century church record from the town of Freiburg im Breisgau, which lists a Johann SCHOLLIAN as a teacher at the local school.
Another notable early bearer of the SCHOLLIAN name was Hans SCHOLLIAN (1602-1674), a renowned scholar and writer from the city of Nuremberg. His works on philosophy and theology were widely read and influential during his lifetime.
In the 18th century, the SCHOLLIAN name began to spread beyond Germany, with some bearers of the name emigrating to other parts of Europe and even to the Americas. One such individual was Friedrich SCHOLLIAN (1723-1789), a German-born teacher who settled in Pennsylvania and taught at a local school in the town of Bethlehem.
The 19th century saw the emergence of several notable SCHOLLIAN figures, including the German historian and philosopher Karl SCHOLLIAN (1812-1891), whose works focused on the intellectual and cultural history of Europe.
Another prominent SCHOLLIAN was the Austrian mathematician and physicist Josef SCHOLLIAN (1845-1916), who made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and is particularly known for his work on the theory of planetary orbits.
In the early 20th century, the SCHOLLIAN name gained recognition in the field of art with the German painter and printmaker Hans SCHOLLIAN (1887-1962), whose works were heavily influenced by the Expressionist movement.
While the SCHOLLIAN surname may not be among the most common in the world today, it has a rich history and has been borne by many individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Schollian
Among Census respondents with the surname Schollian, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.3%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Schollian 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 Schollian surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.8% · 106
- Hispanic or Latino5.3% · 6
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Schollian
Schollian appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#127,494
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 134
+1 bearers (+0.8%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 7,164 places
2020
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
-21 bearers (-15.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 19,727 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #120,330 | 133 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #127,494 | 134 | 0.05 | +1 bearers (+0.8%) | Down 7,164 places |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | -21 bearers (-15.7%) | Down 19,727 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 Schollian 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 | #127,494 | #147,221 | -15.5% |
| Count | 134 | 113 | -15.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -24.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Schollian bearers went from 134 to 113 (-15.7% change). The surname moved down 19,727 positions in the national ranking, going from #127,494 to #147,221.
FAQ
Schollian surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Schollian?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Schollian. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Schollian?
Schollian ranks #147,221 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 113 people with the surname Schollian. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (130), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Schollian.
Has Schollian become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Schollian went from 134 recorded bearers to 113. That is a decrease of 21 (-15.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #127,494 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Schollian?
Among Census respondents with the surname Schollian, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.3%) and Black (0.9%). 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 Schollian in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.8% (106 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Schollian appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.8%), Hispanic (5.3%), Black (0.9%). 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 Schollian (2000, 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 Schollian mean?
A German surname derived from the word "scholle" meaning clod or lump. 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 Schollian (0.04 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 common is the surname Schollian?
For a quick modern take, check how common the surname Schollian is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.