Explore the Family Name Schechinger
The meaning of Schechinger
German: habitational name for someone from Schechingen near Schwäbisch-Gmünd (Württemberg).
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How common is the last name Schechinger in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schechinger saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 73,154th and rose to 70,833rd by 2010, indicating a change of 3.17%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 247 to 276 during this period, marking an 11.74% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,154 | #70,833 | 3.17% |
| Count | 247 | 276 | 11.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schechinger
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Schechinger identify as White. There was a slight decrease from 98.79% in 2000 to 94.20% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a new emergence of Hispanic representation within this surname group, which accounted for 3.26% in 2010, whereas it was zero in 2000. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian/Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.79% | 94.2% | -4.65% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.26% | 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% |