2000
#8,645
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,501
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.30
Rare Last name
Schumaker
An occupational surname referring to a shoemaker or cobbler, derived from the German word "Schuhmacher."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,534 Americans carry the last name Schumaker. That puts it at #9,990 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 96,988 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Schumaker 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
3.5K
1 in 96,988
Census rank
#9,990
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
3.1K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 3,082 bearers of the surname Schumaker in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 9990th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Schumaker, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.4%) and Hispanic (2.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Schumaker
The surname SCHUMAKER has its origins in Germany, emerging in the Middle Ages around the 13th century. It is derived from the German word "schuhmacher," which literally translates to "shoemaker" or "cobbler." The name likely originated as an occupational surname for individuals or families who worked as shoemakers or cobblers, crafting and repairing shoes and boots.
The earliest recorded instances of the SCHUMAKER surname can be traced back to various regions of Germany, including Bavaria, Saxony, and the Rhineland. It was common during this period for surnames to be based on one's occupation, distinguishing families and individuals within communities.
One of the earliest known references to the SCHUMAKER name appears in the Stadtbuch (city book) of Augsburg, dated 1368. This historical record mentions a certain "Hans der Schuhmacher," indicating the presence of the surname in the Bavarian city at that time.
In the 15th century, the SCHUMAKER surname gained prominence when Johannes SCHUMAKER, a German theologian and mathematician, was born in Rhineland around 1450. He is known for his contributions to the development of algebra and his treatise on commercial arithmetic, published in 1492.
Another notable figure was Friedrich SCHUMAKER, a German architect and builder who lived from 1590 to 1665. He was responsible for the design and construction of several churches and public buildings in the city of Dresden during the Renaissance period.
During the 17th century, the SCHUMAKER name appeared in various records across German-speaking regions. One example is Johann SCHUMAKER, a merchant and trader from Hamburg, who was mentioned in the city's trade records in 1672.
In the 19th century, a prominent figure bearing the SCHUMAKER surname was Karl SCHUMAKER, a German philosopher and writer born in 1823. He was known for his works on ethics and aesthetics, and his contributions to the development of German idealism.
As the SCHUMAKER family spread across Europe and eventually to other parts of the world, variations of the spelling emerged, such as SCHUMACHER, SCHOEMAKER, and SHOEMAKER. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remained rooted in the occupation of shoemaking.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Schumaker
Among Census respondents with the surname Schumaker, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.4%) and Hispanic (2.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Schumaker 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 Schumaker surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.6% · 2,822
- Two or more races3.4% · 105
- Hispanic or Latino2.7% · 83
- Black or African American1.2% · 38
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 26
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 8
Timeline
Historical Census data for Schumaker
Schumaker 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
#9,199
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,545
+44 bearers (+1.3%)
Per 100,000 1.20
Rank movement Down 554 places
2020
#9,990
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,082
-463 bearers (-13.1%)
Per 100,000 1.03
Rank movement Down 791 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #8,645 | 3,501 | 1.30 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #9,199 | 3,545 | 1.20 | +44 bearers (+1.3%) | Down 554 places |
| 2020 | #9,990 | 3,082 | 1.03 | -463 bearers (-13.1%) | Down 791 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 Schumaker 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 | #9,199 | #9,990 | -8.6% |
| Count | 3,545 | 3,082 | -13.1% |
| Per 100K | 1.20 | 1.03 | -14.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Schumaker bearers went from 3,545 to 3,082 (-13.1% change). The surname moved down 791 positions in the national ranking, going from #9,199 to #9,990.
FAQ
Schumaker surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Schumaker?
Name Census estimates that about 3,534 living Americans carry the surname Schumaker. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 96,988 residents.
How common is Schumaker?
Schumaker ranks #9,990 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 3,082 people with the surname Schumaker. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (3,534), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Schumaker.
Has Schumaker become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Schumaker went from 3,545 recorded bearers to 3,082. That is a decrease of 463 (-13.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #9,199 to #9,990.
What does the Census say about the background of Schumaker?
Among Census respondents with the surname Schumaker, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.4%) and Hispanic (2.7%). 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 Schumaker in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.6% (2,822 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Schumaker appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.6%), Two or More Races (3.4%), Hispanic (2.7%). 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 Schumaker (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 Schumaker mean?
An occupational surname referring to a shoemaker or cobbler, derived from the German word "Schuhmacher." 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 Schumaker (1.03 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 last name Schumaker?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the last name Schumaker on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.