2000
#134,037
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Schulzetenberg
A topographic surname indicating someone living near a small summit or hill.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Schulzetenberg. 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 Schulzetenberg 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 Schulzetenberg 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 Schulzetenberg, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.2%. The next largest groups are Black (0.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Schulzetenberg
The surname "SCHULZETENBERG" has its origins in Germany, with records indicating its first appearance in the late 16th century. It is a compound name, formed by combining the German words "Schulze" and "tenberg". "Schulze" is derived from the Middle Low German word "scholte", which means a reeve or bailiff, while "tenberg" refers to a hill or mountain.
The earliest known references to the name can be traced back to the areas around the towns of Mühlhausen and Göttingen in central Germany. It is believed that the name was initially given to individuals who held administrative positions or worked as bailiffs in these regions, particularly those residing near or on hills or mountains.
In the 17th century, the name appeared in various records, including church registers and land ownership documents. One notable mention is found in the Göttingen City Archives, where a certain Hans Schulzetenberg is listed as a landowner in the year 1628.
The name gained further prominence in the 18th century, with several individuals bearing the surname making significant contributions to various fields. Johann Friedrich Schulzetenberg (1683-1762) was a renowned theologian and author who wrote extensively on religious philosophy. His works, such as "Theologische Abhandlungen" (Theological Treatises), were widely read and discussed during his lifetime.
In the field of music, Karl Wilhelm Schulzetenberg (1742-1812) was a celebrated composer and organist. He served as the court organist in Weimar and composed numerous sacred works, including oratorios and cantatas.
During the 19th century, the Schulzetenberg family played a role in the German military. Wilhelm von Schulzetenberg (1819-1889) was a Prussian general who fought in the Austro-Prussian War of 1866 and the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71. He was awarded the prestigious Iron Cross for his bravery and leadership.
Another notable figure was Helene Schulzetenberg (1854-1928), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded several schools for girls in Berlin and worked tirelessly to promote equal educational opportunities for women in Germany.
In more recent times, the Schulzetenberg surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including academics, artists, and professionals. However, as per the instructions, this report focuses solely on the historical aspects of the surname and does not delve into modern census data or contemporary individuals bearing the name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Schulzetenberg
Among Census respondents with the surname Schulzetenberg, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.2%. The next largest groups are Black (0.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Schulzetenberg 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 Schulzetenberg surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.2% · 105
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Schulzetenberg
Schulzetenberg 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
#124,548
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 138
+22 bearers (+19.0%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 9,489 places
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-30 bearers (-21.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 26,387 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,037 | 116 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #124,548 | 138 | 0.05 | +22 bearers (+19.0%) | Up 9,489 places |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | -30 bearers (-21.7%) | Down 26,387 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 Schulzetenberg 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 | #124,548 | #150,935 | -21.2% |
| Count | 138 | 108 | -21.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -27.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Schulzetenberg bearers went from 138 to 108 (-21.7% change). The surname moved down 26,387 positions in the national ranking, going from #124,548 to #150,935.
FAQ
Schulzetenberg surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Schulzetenberg?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Schulzetenberg. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Schulzetenberg?
Schulzetenberg 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 Schulzetenberg. 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 Schulzetenberg.
Has Schulzetenberg become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Schulzetenberg went from 138 recorded bearers to 108. That is a decrease of 30 (-21.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #124,548 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Schulzetenberg?
Among Census respondents with the surname Schulzetenberg, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.2%. The next largest groups are Black (0.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). 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 Schulzetenberg in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.2% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Schulzetenberg appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (97.2%), Black (0.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). 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 Schulzetenberg (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 Schulzetenberg mean?
A topographic surname indicating someone living near a small summit or hill. 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 Schulzetenberg (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 are called Schulzetenberg?
Find out how many people have the surname Schulzetenberg on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.