Explore the Family Name Schachner
The meaning of Schachner
1. South German: variant of Schacher 2. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): patronymic from the Yiddish personal name Shakhne, of uncertain (probably Slavic) origin. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Faige, Chaim, Chana, Jechiel, Shulem. German Kurt, Erwin, Konrad.
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How common is the last name Schachner in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schachner has seen a slight increase in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname rose minutely from 50,903 in 2000 to 50,851 in 2010, representing a change of 0.1. The count, or number of people with the Schachner surname, also saw an increase during this period, rising from 385 individuals in 2000 to 410 in 2010. This represents a growth of 6.49%. Despite these changes, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,903 | #50,851 | 0.1% |
| Count | 385 | 410 | 6.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schachner
In terms of ethnicity as reported in the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some shifts among individuals bearing the surname Schachner. In 2000, about 96.62% identified as White, but this figure decreased to 91.95% in 2010. During the same time frame, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic rose significantly from 1.82% to 4.15%, demonstrating a substantial change of 128.02%. Additionally, for the first time in 2010, some individuals with the Schachner surname began identifying under two more categories: "Two or more races" and "American Indian and Alaskan Native", both at 1.46%. There were no individuals who identified as "Asian/Pacific Islander" or "Black" in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.62% | 91.95% | -4.83% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% | 4.15% | 128.02% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.46% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.46% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |