2000
#121,058
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 132
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Schore
A surname derived from the German word "schoren," meaning to shear or clip hair.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Schore. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Schore 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
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Schore in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Schore, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (3.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Schore
The surname SCHORE is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. The name is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, Germany, around the 13th or 14th century. It is derived from the German word "schor," which means a boundary or a border, suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name may have lived near a territorial boundary.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SCHORE can be found in the archives of the town of Augsburg, Bavaria, dating back to the year 1427. The name appears in a document mentioning a certain Hans Schore, a landowner and merchant. This suggests that the SCHORE family had already established itself as a respected lineage in the region by that time.
In the 16th century, the SCHORE name gained prominence in the town of Nuremberg, Bavaria, where a family of artisans and craftsmen bearing this surname resided. One notable member was Johann SCHORE, a skilled goldsmith who lived from 1510 to 1573. His intricate metalwork pieces were highly sought after by the nobility and wealthy patrons of the time.
As the SCHORE family spread across Germany and beyond, variations in the spelling of the name emerged. Some of these include Schoer, Schorer, and Schorr. In the 18th century, a branch of the SCHORE family settled in the region of Alsace, which was then part of France. Here, the name took on the French spelling of "Choré."
Among the notable figures with the surname SCHORE throughout history is Johann Michael SCHORE, a German composer and organist who lived from 1714 to 1789. His compositions for the organ and sacred choral works were highly acclaimed during his lifetime.
Another prominent individual was Friedrich von SCHORE, a Prussian military officer and statesman who served as a general during the Napoleonic Wars in the early 19th century. He played a crucial role in several battles and was awarded numerous honors for his service.
In the 20th century, the name SCHORE gained recognition in the field of literature. One such figure was the German writer and poet Hans SCHORE, who lived from 1885 to 1952. His works, which often explored themes of nature and the human condition, were celebrated for their lyrical beauty and profound insights.
While the surname SCHORE may have originated in Germany, it has since spread to various parts of the world through migration and diaspora. However, its roots remain deeply embedded in the rich cultural and historical tapestry of Bavaria and the surrounding regions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Schore
Among Census respondents with the surname Schore, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (3.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Schore 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 Schore surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.3% · 103
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.7% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Schore
Schore 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
#139,228
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
-12 bearers (-9.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 18,170 places
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
-13 bearers (-10.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,411 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #121,058 | 132 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #139,228 | 120 | 0.04 | -12 bearers (-9.1%) | Down 18,170 places |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | -13 bearers (-10.8%) | Down 12,411 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 Schore 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 | #139,228 | #151,639 | -8.9% |
| Count | 120 | 107 | -10.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -10.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Schore bearers went from 120 to 107 (-10.8% change). The surname moved down 12,411 positions in the national ranking, going from #139,228 to #151,639.
FAQ
Schore surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Schore?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Schore. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Schore?
Schore ranks #151,639 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 107 people with the surname Schore. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), 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 Schore.
Has Schore become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Schore went from 120 recorded bearers to 107. That is a decrease of 13 (-10.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #139,228 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Schore?
Among Census respondents with the surname Schore, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (3.7%). 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 Schore in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.3% (103 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Schore appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.3%), Asian/Pacific Islander (3.7%). 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 Schore (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 Schore mean?
A surname derived from the German word "schoren," meaning to shear or clip hair. 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 Schore (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 many people share the surname Schore?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.