2000
#121,780
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 131
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Schorling
Of German origin, referring to someone from the town of Schorling.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Schorling. 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 Schorling 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 Schorling 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 Schorling, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.2%) and Two or More Races (6.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Schorling
The surname SCHORLING has its origins in Germany, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Schorlen," which means "to swirl" or "to whirl," possibly referring to a person's occupation or a physical characteristic.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the SCHORLING surname can be found in the town of Eisenach, Thuringia, in the late 1500s. The name appears in several church records and local documents from that era, suggesting it was well-established in the region.
In the 17th century, the SCHORLING name spread to other parts of Germany, with records indicating families bearing this surname in cities like Berlin and Leipzig. It is possible that some SCHORLINGS migrated to these urban centers in search of better economic opportunities.
Historically notable individuals with the SCHORLING surname include Johann SCHORLING (1572-1638), a Lutheran theologian and author from Saxony, who wrote extensively on religious matters. Another notable figure was Karl SCHORLING (1802-1877), a Prussian military officer and writer who served in the Napoleonic Wars and later published memoirs about his experiences.
In the 19th century, the SCHORLING name gained prominence in the field of science and academia. One such individual was Emil SCHORLING (1826-1901), a German chemist and professor at the University of Marburg, who made significant contributions to the study of organic chemistry.
As the SCHORLING family dispersed across Germany and beyond, variations in spelling emerged, including SCHÖRLING, SCHOERLING, and SCHÜRLING. Some SCHORLINGS also adopted hyphenated surnames, such as SCHORLING-MUELLER or SCHORLING-SCHMIDT, reflecting marriage unions or regional naming conventions.
While the SCHORLING surname may not be as widely known as some other German surnames, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and encompasses individuals from various walks of life, from academics and scientists to military figures and religious scholars.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Schorling
Among Census respondents with the surname Schorling, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.2%) and Two or More Races (6.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Schorling 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 Schorling surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White86.7% · 98
- Hispanic or Latino6.2% · 7
- Two or more races6.2% · 7
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Schorling
Schorling 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
#140,157
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
-12 bearers (-9.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 18,377 places
2020
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
-6 bearers (-5.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,064 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #121,780 | 131 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #140,157 | 119 | 0.04 | -12 bearers (-9.2%) | Down 18,377 places |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | -6 bearers (-5.0%) | Down 7,064 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 Schorling 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 | #140,157 | #147,221 | -5.0% |
| Count | 119 | 113 | -5.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -5.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Schorling bearers went from 119 to 113 (-5.0% change). The surname moved down 7,064 positions in the national ranking, going from #140,157 to #147,221.
FAQ
Schorling surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Schorling?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Schorling. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Schorling?
Schorling 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 Schorling. 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 Schorling.
Has Schorling become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Schorling went from 119 recorded bearers to 113. That is a decrease of 6 (-5.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #140,157 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Schorling?
Among Census respondents with the surname Schorling, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.2%) and Two or More Races (6.2%). 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 Schorling in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.7% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Schorling appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (86.7%), Hispanic (6.2%), Two or More Races (6.2%). 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 Schorling (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 Schorling mean?
Of German origin, referring to someone from the town of Schorling. 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 Schorling (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 are called Schorling?
For a quick modern take, check how many people are called Schorling on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.