Explore the Family Name Schanbacher
The meaning of Schanbacher
German: habitational name for someone from Schanbach near Stuttgart.
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How common is the last name Schanbacher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schanbacher has seen a slight increase in its prevalence in the United States over the last decade. As of 2010, it ranked as the 54,637th most popular surname, up six spots from its ranking of 54,643 in 2000. The total number of individuals with this surname also increased by 6.8% over the same period, from 353 to 377. However, the proportion of individuals with the Schanbacher surname per 100k remained steady at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,643 | #54,637 | 0.01% |
| Count | 353 | 377 | 6.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schanbacher
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Schanbacher surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly linked with White ethnicity. In 2000, approximately 99.15% of individuals with this surname identified as White, but this figure dropped slightly to 96.55% in 2010. The data for 2010 also shows a small percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic (1.59%) and those identifying with two or more races (1.33%). There were no reported individuals with the Schanbacher surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.15% | 96.55% | -2.62% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.59% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.33% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |