Explore the Family Name Schanke
The meaning of Schanke
1. North German: variant of Schenk. 2. Norwegian: from an ancient coat-of-arms with ‘thigh, leg, foot’, Old Norse skankr, known from the 13th century. Variants Schanche, Schancke, Skancke, Skanke. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Nils.
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How common is the last name Schanke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Schanke saw a minor decline in ranking between 2000 and 2010, slipping from 61,058th place to 62,531st, marking a 2.41% drop. However, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname increased slightly from 308 to 320 during this time, an increase of 3.9%. The proportion of people with the Schanke surname per 100,000 remained steady at 0.11 in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,058 | #62,531 | -2.41% |
| Count | 308 | 320 | 3.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schanke
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Schanke surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. While the percentage of this group decreased slightly from 98.38% to 94.38% over the decade, it still constituted the vast majority. In 2010, new identifications emerged with 2.19% identifying as belonging to two or more races, 1.88% as Hispanic, and 1.56% as Black. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.38% | 94.38% | -4.07% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.19% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.88% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.56% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |