2000
#144,908
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Schrant
A German surname possibly derived from "schrank" meaning cabinet or closet.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Schrant. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Schrant 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
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Schrant in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Schrant, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Schrant
The surname SCHRANT has its origins in Germany, with the earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "schranne," which referred to a barrier or enclosure, possibly indicating that the name was originally given to someone who lived near or worked with such a structure.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SCHRANT can be found in the church records of Bamberg, a town in the German state of Bavaria, where a family by the name of Schrant was mentioned in the year 1542. Another early reference is in the town of Augsburg, where a Matthias Schrant was documented as a citizen in 1587.
The SCHRANT name appears to have been most prevalent in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. In the late 16th century, a Johann Schrant was listed as a respected tradesman in the city of Nuremberg, a major center of commerce and culture during that era.
As the name spread beyond its initial origins, it underwent various spelling variations, including Schrantz, Schrandte, and Schrandt. In the 18th century, a notable figure named Hans Schrantz (1692-1767) was a renowned clockmaker and inventor from the town of Schramberg in the Black Forest region of Baden-Württemberg.
Another prominent individual bearing the SCHRANT name was Friedrich Schrant (1801-1876), a German philosopher and author who wrote extensively on topics related to ethics and morality. His works, such as "Die Grundlagen der Ethik" (The Foundations of Ethics), gained widespread recognition during his lifetime.
In the 19th century, the SCHRANT surname also found its way to other parts of Europe through migration and relocation. One notable example is Karl Schrant (1835-1911), a Czech-born artist and painter who gained recognition for his landscapes and portraits depicting rural life in Bohemia.
Throughout its history, the SCHRANT name has maintained a strong presence in various regions of Germany, while also being carried to other parts of the world by those who emigrated from their homeland. While not a widespread surname, it has left its mark on the historical records of several German-speaking regions and beyond.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Schrant
Among Census respondents with the surname Schrant, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Schrant 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 Schrant surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.2% · 106
- Hispanic or Latino7.8% · 9
Timeline
Historical Census data for Schrant
Schrant 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
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-3 bearers (-2.9%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 13,524 places
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+13 bearers (+12.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 12,675 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #144,908 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | -3 bearers (-2.9%) | Down 13,524 places |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | +13 bearers (+12.7%) | Up 12,675 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 Schrant 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 | #158,432 | #145,757 | 8.0% |
| Count | 102 | 115 | 12.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 28.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Schrant bearers went from 102 to 115 (+12.7% change). The surname moved up 12,675 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #145,757.
FAQ
Schrant surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Schrant?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Schrant. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Schrant?
Schrant ranks #145,757 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 115 people with the surname Schrant. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), 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 Schrant.
Has Schrant become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Schrant went from 102 recorded bearers to 115. That is an increase of 13 (+12.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Schrant?
Among Census respondents with the surname Schrant, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.8%). 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 Schrant in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.2% (106 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Schrant appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.2%), Hispanic (7.8%). 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 Schrant (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 Schrant mean?
A German surname possibly derived from "schrank" meaning cabinet or closet. 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 Schrant (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 Schrant?
If you just want to know how common the surname Schrant is, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.