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

Schrecker, 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 Schrecker surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schrecker in America

Schrecker is the 101247th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schrecker surname appeared 178 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 Schrecker.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schrecker 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 Schrecker

The surname SCHRECKER originated in Germany during the late Middle Ages, likely in the 13th or 14th century. It is derived from the Middle High German word "schrecken," meaning "to frighten" or "to terrify." This suggests that the name may have been given as a nickname to someone with a frightening or intimidating appearance or demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Würzburg archives, where a certain Heinz Schrecker is mentioned in a document dated 1387. In the 15th century, the name appeared in various records throughout central and southern Germany, including the city of Nürnberg, where a Hans Schrecker was listed as a baker's apprentice in 1462.

The SCHRECKER surname is also connected to several place names in Germany, such as Schreckerhof, a hamlet near the town of Walldürn in Baden-Württemberg. This suggests that the name may have originated from a specific location or estate.

A notable figure bearing the SCHRECKER name was Johann Schrecker (1576-1630), a German composer and organist who served at the court of the Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach. His works, primarily sacred vocal music, were highly regarded during his lifetime.

Another individual of historical significance was Friedrich Schrecker (1834-1897), a German architect and urban planner who played a significant role in the development of the city of Cologne. He designed several notable buildings, including the Cologne Cathedral Museum and the Cologne City Hall extension.

In the realm of literature, the Austrian writer and playwright Franz Schrecker (1882-1935) gained recognition for his plays and novels, which often explored themes of social injustice and class struggles. His best-known work, "Der Überreichenbach," was published in 1924.

During the 19th century, the SCHRECKER surname also appeared in various parts of Europe, including the Austrian Empire and the Netherlands. In 1865, a Dutch merchant named Pieter Schrecker established a successful trading company in Amsterdam, which remained in operation until the early 20th century.

Finally, it is worth mentioning that the name SCHRECKER has been associated with several notable figures in more recent history, such as the German-American composer and painter Walter Schrecker (1911-1997) and the Austrian-American political scientist Paul Schrecker (1908-1992), a prominent scholar of communism and Soviet studies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schrecker

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

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

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