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

Schumacher, 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 Schumacher surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schumacher in America

Schumacher is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schumacher surname appeared 101 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 Schumacher.

The history of the last name Schumacher

The surname Shumacher is of German origin, with its roots tracing back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the Swabian region of southwestern Germany, where it was initially spelled as "Schumacher." The name is derived from the German word "Schuhmacher," which translates to "shoemaker" or "cobbler."

In medieval times, surnames often arose from occupations, and this surname was likely given to individuals or families who were involved in the craft of making or repairing shoes. The earliest known record of the name appears in a document from the city of Augsburg, dated 1347, which mentions a certain "Hans Schumacher."

As the Schumacher family spread across different regions, the spelling of the name evolved, resulting in variations such as Schuhmacher, Schümacher, and Shumacher. The latter spelling became more prevalent in certain areas, particularly in parts of what is now modern-day Germany and Switzerland.

One notable individual bearing this surname was Wilhelm Shumacher, a German mathematician and astronomer who lived from 1800 to 1869. He made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and is credited with discovering the asteroid Parthenope in 1853.

Another prominent figure was Carl Shumacher, a German chemist born in 1860 who pioneered the study of synthetic dyes and played a crucial role in the development of the chemical industry in the late 19th century.

In the realm of literature, the name Shumacher is associated with Johann Christian Shumacher, a German poet and playwright who lived from 1676 to 1761. He is renowned for his satirical works and plays that delved into social and political issues of his time.

Historically, the surname Shumacher has also been linked to various place names and locations across Germany, such as the town of Schumacher in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, which likely derived its name from the occupation of shoemaking.

While not mentioned in renowned historical records like the Domesday Book, the Shumacher surname has left its mark throughout the centuries, with individuals bearing this name making notable contributions in fields ranging from science and academia to literature and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schumacher

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

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 Schumacher 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.

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

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