Explore the Family Name Schane
The meaning of Schane
Americanized form of German Schön (see Schoen).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schane in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schane saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Schane was ranked 59,769th in terms of popularity, but it dropped to 67,126th by 2010, showing a decline of approximately 12.31%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also decreased within this period from 316 to 294, representing a drop of nearly 7%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,769 | #67,126 | -12.31% |
| Count | 316 | 294 | -6.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schane
The Decennial U.S. Census data on ethnicity reveals that the majority of people with the surname Schane identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease in this category over the decade, dropping from 96.84% to 93.2%. During the same period, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic showed an increase, moving from 0% to 3.74%. Those who identified with two or more races also slightly decreased, going from 1.9% to 1.7%. There were no significant changes in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.84% | 93.2% | -3.76% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.74% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.9% | 1.7% | -10.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |