Explore the Family Name Schanzer
The meaning of Schanzer
German: 1. (also Schänzer): occupational name for someone working on an earthwork, a (city) wall, or a mining slack heap. 2. habitational name for someone from a place called Schanz.
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How common is the last name Schanzer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schanzer has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 81,700 in popularity with a count of 215 people bearing the name. However, by 2010, the rank had fallen to 91,625 and the count reduced to 201, marking a drop in popularity by 12.15% and a decrease in the count by 6.51%. The proportion per 100k also dropped by 12.5%, from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,700 | #91,625 | -12.15% |
| Count | 215 | 201 | -6.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schanzer
Regarding ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the Schanzer surname is predominantly associated with those of White ethnicity. In 2000, 97.21% of individuals with this last name identified as White. This figure slightly decreased to 91.04% in 2010. Interestingly, while there were no individuals of Hispanic ethnicity with this surname in 2000, by 2010, Hispanic representation among Schanzers increased to 6.97%. There were no changes observed within other ethnic identities including Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.21% | 91.04% | -6.35% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 6.97% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |