Explore the Family Name Schaner
The meaning of Schaner
Americanized form of German Schöner (see Schoener).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schaner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schaner has experienced slight fluctuations in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Schaner ranked 27,877th in terms of occurrences among surnames in the United States. A decade later, it rose slightly in rank to 27,707th. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 811 in 2000 to 868 in 2010, marking a growth of 7.03%. However, when considered as a proportion per 100k people, the surname saw a minor drop from 0.3 to 0.29, indicating a slight decrease in its relative frequency.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,877 | #27,707 | 0.61% |
| Count | 811 | 868 | 7.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.29 | -3.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schaner
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that those with the surname Schaner predominantly identify as White, with nearly 97.16% in 2000 and 96.31% in 2010. There was a small percentage increase in those who identified as Hispanic, rising from 1.73% to 1.84% over the same period. Asian/Pacific Islander identifiers decreased slightly from 0.62% to 0.58%. Interestingly, there were no Schaners identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. However, by 2010, some Schaners started identifying with two or more races, making up 0.92% of the total.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.16% | 96.31% | -0.87% |
| Hispanic | 1.73% | 1.84% | 6.36% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.92% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.62% | 0.58% | -6.45% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |