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

Schuh, 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 Schuh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schuh in America

Schuh is the 6777th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schuh surname appeared 4,976 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Schuh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schuh 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 Schuh

The surname SCHUH is of German origin, originating in the Middle Ages. It is derived from the German word "Schuh," meaning "shoe." The name likely referred to an occupation, indicating that the original bearer was a shoemaker or worked in a related trade.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname SCHUH can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Germany, such as Bavaria and Saxony. In these areas, the name was often spelled as "Schuoch" or "Schuhe," reflecting the linguistic variations of the time.

One of the earliest known references to the name SCHUH is found in the Würzburg Cathedral records from 1295, where a certain "Henricus Schuoch" is mentioned. This suggests that the surname was already well-established in the region by the late 13th century.

In the 14th century, the name SCHUH appeared in various historical documents, including the municipal records of cities like Nuremberg and Augsburg. For example, a "Johannes Schuhe" is recorded as a citizen of Nuremberg in 1347.

As the surname spread, it also evolved into different spellings and variations. In some regions of Germany, it was recorded as "Schuh," while in others, it was written as "Schuhe" or "Schuch." These variations often reflected local dialects and linguistic traditions.

Notable individuals with the surname SCHUH throughout history include:

1. Johann Schuh (1539-1617), a German theologian and Protestant reformer from Nuremberg.
2. Hans Schuh (1610-1680), a German artist and engraver known for his intricate woodcuts and etchings.
3. Georg Schuh (1756-1828), a German composer and violinist who served as the court musician in Mannheim.
4. Karl Schuh (1871-1949), an Austrian politician and journalist who served as the mayor of Vienna from 1932 to 1934.
5. Wilhelm Schuh (1900-1968), a German author and playwright, known for his novels and plays depicting life in rural Bavaria.

The surname SCHUH was also present in various Germanic regions beyond Germany, as evidenced by historical records from Switzerland, Austria, and other areas with significant German-speaking populations. Over time, the name spread further through migration and immigration, ultimately becoming established in various parts of the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schuh

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

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

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