Explore the Family Name Schanen
The meaning of Schanen
Probably an Americanized form of Schönen, from the personal name Scono ‘the beautiful’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schanen in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schanen saw a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 69,428th and climbed to the 67,126th spot by 2010, a growth of 3.32%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, from 264 to 294, marking an 11.36% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,428 | #67,126 | 3.32% |
| Count | 264 | 294 | 11.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schanen
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Schanen underwent changes from 2000 to 2010 as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, almost all individuals (96.97%) with this surname identified as White, but this figure dropped to 92.52% by 2010. There was no recorded instance of anyone with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, in both years. Interestingly, the decade saw a new ethnicity emerge among those with the surname Schanen – Hispanic, which accounted for 4.08% in 2010. Additionally, a small percentage (1.70%) reported having two or more races in 2010, a category that was absent in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.97% | 92.52% | -4.59% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.08% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.7% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |