Explore the Family Name Schain
The meaning of Schain
German: unexplained. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schain in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schain decreased slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 80,502nd most popular surname and by 2010, it fell to the 86,314th position, showing a decline rate of 7.22%. The count of individuals bearing the surname also dropped from 219 in 2000 to 216 in 2010, representing a decrease of 1.37%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 12.5% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,502 | #86,314 | -7.22% |
| Count | 219 | 216 | -1.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schain
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the Schain surname predominantly identifies with White ethnicity. In 2000, 96.80% of individuals with this surname identified as White and this figure decreased slightly to 94.44% in 2010, indicating a change of -2.44%. Additionally, there was an appearance of Hispanic ethnicity in 2010 which accounted for 3.24% of the Schains, even though the data showed no presence of this demographic in the year 2000. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native either remained stagnant or were suppressed due to privacy concerns.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.8% | 94.44% | -2.44% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.24% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |