2010
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Schrobilgen
A surname with German or Dutch origins, possibly relating to scribes or writers.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Schrobilgen. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Schrobilgen 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
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Schrobilgen in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Schrobilgen, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Schrobilgen
The surname SCHROBILGEN originated in the regions of what is now modern-day Germany, specifically in the western areas near the border with Belgium and the Netherlands. The name likely emerged sometime during the Middle Ages, perhaps as early as the 12th or 13th century.
The root of the name SCHROBILGEN is believed to be derived from an Old German word related to scraping or scratching, potentially referring to an occupation or trade involving activities such as wood carving, leather working, or even farming implements. The name may have initially been a descriptive surname given to someone who performed such tasks.
While there are no definitive records of the name appearing in major historical manuscripts like the Domesday Book, some of the earliest known references to the SCHROBILGEN surname can be found in local church records and tax rolls from the 16th and 17th centuries in towns and villages across western Germany.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the SCHROBILGEN name was Hans SCHROBILGEN, born around 1525 in the town of Aachen, near the present-day border with Belgium and the Netherlands. Records indicate that he was a woodcarver by trade, lending support to the theory that the name originated as an occupational surname.
Another notable figure was Katharina SCHROBILGEN, born in 1602 in the village of Monschau, located in the Eifel region of western Germany. She was a prominent member of the local community and played a role in the establishment of a new church in the village.
In the 18th century, a man named Johann SCHROBILGEN, born in 1712 in the town of Cologne, gained some renown as a skilled craftsman and carpenter. He was responsible for the construction and restoration of several notable buildings in the city during his lifetime.
Moving into the 19th century, a woman named Maria SCHROBILGEN, born in 1825 in the town of Düren, became known for her work as a educator and advocate for women's rights and education. She founded one of the first schools for girls in the region.
Finally, in the late 19th century, a man named Wilhelm SCHROBILGEN, born in 1872 in the city of Bonn, made a name for himself as a respected scholar and historian, publishing several books and articles on the history and culture of the Rhineland region of Germany.
While the SCHROBILGEN name may not be one of the most well-known surnames, it has a rich and varied history stretching back centuries, with individuals bearing the name leaving their mark in various fields and professions across western Germany and beyond.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Schrobilgen
Among Census respondents with the surname Schrobilgen, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Schrobilgen 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 Schrobilgen surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.4% · 106
- Hispanic or Latino1.8% · 2
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Schrobilgen
Schrobilgen appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
+3 bearers (+2.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,182 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.8%) | Up 3,182 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 Schrobilgen 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 | #152,628 | #149,446 | 2.1% |
| Count | 107 | 110 | 2.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Schrobilgen bearers went from 107 to 110 (+2.8% change). The surname moved up 3,182 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #149,446.
FAQ
Schrobilgen surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Schrobilgen?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Schrobilgen. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Schrobilgen?
Schrobilgen ranks #149,446 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 110 people with the surname Schrobilgen. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), 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 Schrobilgen.
Has Schrobilgen become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Schrobilgen went from 107 recorded bearers to 110. That is an increase of 3 (+2.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #152,628 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Schrobilgen?
Among Census respondents with the surname Schrobilgen, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%) and Two or More Races (1.8%). 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 Schrobilgen in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.4% (106 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Schrobilgen appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.4%), Hispanic (1.8%), Two or More Races (1.8%). 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 Schrobilgen (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 Schrobilgen mean?
A surname with German or Dutch origins, possibly relating to scribes or writers. 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 Schrobilgen (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 have the surname Schrobilgen?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.