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

Schrift, 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 Schrift surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schrift in America

Schrift is the 106570th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schrift surname appeared 167 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 Schrift.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schrift 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 Schrift

The surname "SCHRIFT" is of German origin and dates back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Middle High German word "schrift," which means "writing" or "script." This suggests that the name may have originally been used as an occupational surname for scribes, copyists, or writers.

In the medieval period, scribes were highly respected professionals who were responsible for copying and preserving important documents, religious texts, and literary works. The name "SCHRIFT" likely emerged as a way to identify individuals who possessed these valuable skills.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of medieval documents from the region of Saxony, Germany. This codex contains references to individuals with the surname "SCHRIFT" as early as the 13th century.

Notable individuals with the surname "SCHRIFT" include Johannes Schrift, a German scribe and calligrapher who lived in the 15th century and was renowned for his beautiful handwriting. Another prominent figure was Hans Schrift, a 16th-century German printer and publisher who played a significant role in the early days of the printing revolution.

In the 17th century, Johann Schrift (1620-1687) was a German theologian and author who wrote extensively on religious topics. His works were widely read and influential in his time.

The name "SCHRIFT" also has connections to various place names in Germany. For instance, the town of Schriftstadt (literally "script town") in Bavaria was likely named after individuals with this surname who lived in or founded the settlement.

Throughout the centuries, the surname "SCHRIFT" has appeared in various records and documents, solidifying its place in German history and culture. While spellings may have varied slightly over time, the essence of the name and its connection to the written word have remained constant.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schrift

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

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

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