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

Schomer, 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 Schomer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schomer in America

Schomer is the 26143rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schomer surname appeared 936 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 Schomer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schomer 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 Schomer

The surname Schomer has its origins in the German language and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. The name is believed to be derived from the old German word "schuomer," which meant a foaming or frothy stream. This suggests that the surname may have been initially given to someone who lived near a rapidly flowing river or brook.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Schomer can be found in historical records from the 13th century. One notable example is Johann Schomer, a prominent merchant who lived in the town of Aachen, Germany, in the late 1200s. His name appears in several local documents and ledgers from that time period.

In the 14th century, the name Schomer began to appear in various regions of Germany, including Bavaria and Saxony. Some of the earliest records show variations in spelling, such as "Schuomer" and "Schoemer." These variations were likely due to regional dialects and the lack of standardized spelling conventions at the time.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname Schomer was Hans Schomer, a German artist and engraver who lived from 1495 to 1567. He is known for his intricate woodcuts and engravings, many of which depicted scenes from the Bible and classical mythology. His works can be found in museums and private collections around the world.

Another notable figure was Friedrich Schomer, a German philosopher and theologian who lived from 1613 to 1680. He was a prominent figure in the Lutheran church and authored several influential treatises on theology and ethics.

In the 18th century, the name Schomer began to spread beyond Germany, with some families emigrating to other parts of Europe and eventually to North America. One such individual was Johann Schomer, who was born in Bavaria in 1742 and later settled in Pennsylvania in the late 18th century.

Another noteworthy individual was Wilhelm Schomer, a German-born military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War. He was born in 1755 and served in the Hessian forces before eventually defecting to the Continental Army.

Throughout its history, the surname Schomer has maintained its German roots and has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, philosophers, merchants, and military personnel. While the name may have evolved in spelling over time, its origins can be traced back to the Middle Ages and the descriptive meaning of a frothy or foaming stream.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schomer

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

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

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