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

Schuette, 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 Schuette surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schuette in America

Schuette is the 8164th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schuette surname appeared 4,059 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Schuette.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schuette 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 Schuette

The surname Schuette originated in Germany, with its earliest known instances dating back to the 14th century. It is derived from the German word "Schütte," which means a person who worked as a gatekeeper or toll collector, particularly at a city gate. The name is closely related to the Old High German word "sciutan," meaning "to shoot" or "to pour," which may have referred to the act of opening or closing a gate.

In the late Middle Ages, many German cities and towns employed gatekeepers to control access, collect tolls, and maintain security. These gatekeepers became known by various names, including Schuette, Schütte, or Schütter. The name likely originated in areas where this occupation was prevalent, such as in the northern German cities of Hamburg, Bremen, and Lübeck, which were major trade centers at the time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Schuette can be found in the Hanseatic League's records from the 14th century. The Hanseatic League was a powerful commercial and defensive confederation of merchant guilds and market towns in Northern Europe, and it played a significant role in the economic and cultural development of the region.

In the 15th century, the name Schuette appeared in various historical documents, including municipal records and tax rolls. For example, a certain Henrich Schuette was mentioned in the city records of Lübeck in 1472, suggesting that the name had already gained prominence in the region.

Several notable individuals have borne the surname Schuette throughout history. One of the earliest was Johann Schuette (1508-1572), a German Protestant theologian and reformer who played a crucial role in the spread of the Lutheran faith in northern Germany. Another prominent figure was Hans Schuette (1592-1657), a German mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the development of logarithms and the calculation of celestial orbits.

In later centuries, the name Schuette continued to be associated with various fields, including art, literature, and politics. For instance, Gottfried Schuette (1770-1839) was a German painter known for his landscapes and historical scenes, while Karl Schuette (1803-1851) was a German writer and journalist who played a role in the political upheavals of the 1848 revolutions.

Another notable figure was Otto Schuette (1838-1914), a German politician and statesman who served as the Minister President of Prussia from 1892 to 1901. During his tenure, he implemented important reforms in education and social welfare policies.

While the name Schuette is predominantly found in Germany, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and emigration. However, its origins and historical significance remain rooted in the northern German regions, where it first emerged as a occupational surname for gatekeepers and toll collectors.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schuette

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

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

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