Explore the Family Name Schechner
The meaning of Schechner
German: variant of Schacher 2. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz.
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How common is the last name Schechner in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Schechner" saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Schechner was ranked as the 98,770th most popular surname, with approximately 170 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, however, the rank had dropped to 113,791, with only 154 individuals reported to have this surname, representing a 9.41% decrease. The proportion of people named Schechner per 100,000 also declined by 16.67%, from 0.06 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #98,770 | #113,791 | -15.21% |
| Count | 170 | 154 | -9.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schechner
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Schechner identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. Specifically, in 2000, about 97.65% of Schechners identified as White, which slightly decreased to 96.75% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. There were also no reported instances of Schechners identifying as having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.65% | 96.75% | -0.92% |
| 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% |