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

Schratz, 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 Schratz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schratz in America

Schratz is the 79338th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schratz surname appeared 240 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 Schratz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schratz 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 Schratz

The surname Schratz originated in the German-speaking regions of Europe, particularly in the areas that are now part of modern-day Germany and Austria. It is believed to have emerged during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century.

One theory suggests that the name Schratz is derived from the Old German word "schraten," which means "to scrape" or "to scratch." This could indicate that the name may have initially referred to an occupation or trade involving scraping or scratching activities, such as a tanner or a carpenter.

Another possible origin of the name Schratz is that it may have been a descriptive surname, referring to a physical characteristic or personality trait of the original bearer. In this case, it could have been related to the German word "schräg," meaning "slanting" or "oblique," potentially describing someone with a distinctive posture or gait.

Records from the 16th century show instances of the name Schratz appearing in various regions of Germany. For example, a document from 1547 mentions a Johann Schratz from the town of Würzburg in Bavaria.

In the 17th century, the name Schratz can be found in the records of the city of Nuremberg, where a family by that name was prominent in the textile trade. One notable figure from this era was Hans Schratz (1592-1657), a successful merchant and member of the city council.

As the name spread across German-speaking lands, it also took on various regional spellings and variations, such as Schratz, Schraz, Schratz, and Schratz.

Other notable individuals with the surname Schratz throughout history include:

1. Heinrich Schratz (1785-1847), an Austrian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics.

2. Emilie Schratz (1838-1902), a German painter and illustrator known for her portraits and genre scenes.

3. Wilhelm Schratz (1867-1938), a German architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings in Berlin and Leipzig.

4. Theodor Schratz (1902-1976), an Austrian writer and journalist who chronicled the cultural and literary life of Vienna in the early 20th century.

5. Helga Schratz (born 1937), a German sculptor and installation artist whose works explore themes of nature, memory, and identity.

While the surname Schratz may have originated from humble beginnings, it has been carried by individuals from various walks of life throughout the centuries, leaving an indelible mark on the history and culture of German-speaking regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schratz

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

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

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