Explore the Family Name Schanck
The meaning of Schanck
Dutch: variant of Schenk.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schanck in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schanck had a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 35,445 in terms of popularity, but as of 2010, its rank fell to 39,164, marking a decline of 10.49%. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 601 in 2000 to 562 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 6.49%. Furthermore, the proportion of the surname Schanck per 100,000 people decreased by 13.64% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,445 | #39,164 | -10.49% |
| Count | 601 | 562 | -6.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.19 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schanck
The Decennial U.S. Census data provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Schanck. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (86.86%), followed by Black (8.65%). By 2010, there was a slight shift with a decrease in those identifying as White to 84.34% and an increase in those identifying as Black to 10.32%. Additionally, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic increased by 22.41%, although it remained a small percentage of the total. Those identifying as of two or more races also saw an increase from 3% in 2000 to 3.38% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.86% | 84.34% | -2.9% |
| Black | 8.65% | 10.32% | 19.31% |
| Two or More Races | 3% | 3.38% | 12.67% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 1.42% | 22.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |