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

Schurz, 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 Schurz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schurz in America

Schurz is the 63218th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schurz surname appeared 316 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Schurz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schurz 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 Schurz

The surname SCHURZ originated in the German-speaking regions of Europe, specifically in the areas that are now Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. It is believed to have derived from the Middle High German word "schurz," which referred to a type of apron or garment worn by workers, artisans, and craftsmen.

The earliest recorded instances of the SCHURZ surname can be traced back to the late 13th century and early 14th century. One notable mention is found in the Würzburg City Records, dated around 1290, which reference a person named "Cunradus dictus Schurz." This suggests that the name was already in use as a distinguishing surname during this period.

In the 15th century, the SCHURZ surname appeared in various historical records and documents across German-speaking regions. For example, a person named "Hans Schurz" was mentioned in the city records of Nürnberg in 1457, while a "Jorg Schurz" was recorded in the town of Rottenburg in 1489.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the SCHURZ surname was Johannes Schurz (c. 1450-1520), a German theologian and reformer who was influential during the Protestant Reformation. He was born in Bräunlingen, a town in the Black Forest region of Germany, and is recognized for his contributions to the spread of Lutheran teachings.

Another notable figure was David Schurz (1598-1664), a German composer and organist who lived during the Baroque period. He was born in Hauingen, a town in the present-day state of Baden-Württemberg, and is best known for his sacred choral works and organ compositions.

In the 19th century, Carl Schurz (1829-1906) was a prominent German-American statesman and journalist. He was born in Liblar, near Cologne, and later emigrated to the United States, where he served as a Union Army general during the American Civil War and held various government positions, including Secretary of the Interior under President Rutherford B. Hayes.

The SCHURZ surname has also been associated with various place names and geographical locations throughout German-speaking regions. For instance, the town of Schurzenbach in the Swiss canton of St. Gallen is believed to have derived its name from the SCHURZ surname, suggesting the presence of individuals with this name in the area.

While the SCHURZ surname is still prevalent in German-speaking countries, it has also been carried by individuals who emigrated to other parts of the world, including the Americas and other European nations, contributing to its global spread and diversity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schurz

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

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

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