Explore the Family Name Schang
The meaning of Schang
Germanized form of French Jean.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schang in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schang decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 68,172nd in terms of prevalence in the United States; however, by 2010, it had dropped to 74,375th. The overall number of individuals with the last name Schang also declined over this period, going from 270 in 2000 to 260 in 2010, representing a 3.7% decrease. As for the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a 10% drop from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,172 | #74,375 | -9.1% |
| Count | 270 | 260 | -3.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schang
In regards to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Schang identify as White. In 2000, 97.41% identified as White, but there was a slight decrease to 96.15% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, individuals of two or more ethnic identities, Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.41% | 96.15% | -1.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |