2000
#141,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Schuering
A German surname meaning "cutting or trimming" originally referring to a person's occupation.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Schuering. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Schuering 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
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Schuering in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Schuering, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.6%) and Hispanic (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Schuering
The surname Schuering has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the German word "scheuern," which means "to scrub" or "to clean." This suggests that the original bearers of this name may have been involved in some form of cleaning profession or trade.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Schuering name can be found in the town records of Cologne, Germany, from the late 1500s. These records mention a family by the name of "Schurynck," which is likely an older spelling variation of the modern Schuering surname.
In the 17th century, the Schuering name appears to have spread to other regions of Germany, as well as neighboring countries like the Netherlands and Belgium. Historical documents from this period, such as church records and municipal registers, often list individuals with variations of the Schuering spelling, including Schüring, Schüringen, and Schuerinck.
One notable individual with the Schuering surname was Johann Schuering (1611-1687), a German theologian and author who served as a pastor in the city of Hildesheim. His published works include several theological treatises and sermons, which provide insight into the religious and intellectual climate of 17th-century Germany.
Another historic figure bearing the Schuering name was Christoph Schuering (1721-1798), a German composer and organist who lived and worked in the city of Nuremberg. Schuering's compositions, which include various organ works and sacred music, were highly regarded during his lifetime and contributed to the rich cultural heritage of Nuremberg.
In the 19th century, the Schuering surname can be found in various parts of Germany, as well as in areas with significant German immigrant populations, such as the United States and Canada. Notable individuals from this period include Wilhelm Schuering (1832-1904), a German-American artist and painter known for his landscapes and portraits.
Additionally, the Schuering name appears in historical records linked to several place names in Germany, such as the village of Schüringen in the state of Hesse, and the town of Schüren in North Rhine-Westphalia. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the Schuering surname in different regions.
While the Schuering surname is not among the most common in the world, it has a rich history and legacy spanning several centuries, with its origins firmly rooted in the German language and culture. The name has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including theologians, composers, artists, and more, each contributing to the tapestry of human experience and accomplishment.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Schuering
Among Census respondents with the surname Schuering, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.6%) and Hispanic (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Schuering 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 Schuering surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.6% · 100
- Two or more races4.6% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Schuering
Schuering 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
#144,141
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+7 bearers (+6.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,353 places
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-7 bearers (-6.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,794 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #141,788 | 108 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #144,141 | 115 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.5%) | Down 2,353 places |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-6.1%) | Down 6,794 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 Schuering 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 | #144,141 | #150,935 | -4.7% |
| Count | 115 | 108 | -6.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Schuering bearers went from 115 to 108 (-6.1% change). The surname moved down 6,794 positions in the national ranking, going from #144,141 to #150,935.
FAQ
Schuering surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Schuering?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Schuering. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Schuering?
Schuering ranks #150,935 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 108 people with the surname Schuering. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), 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 Schuering.
Has Schuering become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Schuering went from 115 recorded bearers to 108. That is a decrease of 7 (-6.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #144,141 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Schuering?
Among Census respondents with the surname Schuering, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.6%) and Hispanic (1.9%). 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 Schuering in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.6% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Schuering appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.6%), Two or More Races (4.6%), Hispanic (1.9%). 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 Schuering (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 Schuering mean?
A German surname meaning "cutting or trimming" originally referring to a person's occupation. 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 Schuering (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 share the surname Schuering?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.