Explore the Family Name Schein
The meaning of Schein
1. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from Middle High German schīn, German Schein ‘shining, brightness’, hence a German nickname for someone with a radiant personality or possibly for someone living in a sunny location, or a Jewish artificial name. 2. German: metonymic occupational name for a scribe in an office or chancellery that provided documents of different kinds, from Middle High German schīn ‘written document, paper of identification, certificate’. 3. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Schoen 2, from Yiddish sheyn, central Yiddish shayn.
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How common is the last name Schein in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schein has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked as the 21,902nd most popular last name in 2000, it fell to the 23,500th spot in 2010 marking a 7.3% change. The count of individuals with this surname also marginally declined from 1,105 to 1,081 during the same period, representing a 2.17% decrease. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people also slipped by 9.76% from 0.41 to 0.37.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,902 | #23,500 | -7.3% |
| Count | 1,105 | 1,081 | -2.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.37 | -9.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schein
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 95.84% of those with the Schein surname identified as White, falling slightly to 93.89% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase over the decade, growing by 65.53% from 2.35% to 3.89%. Meanwhile, the proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races also experienced a small uptick. However, there were no recorded changes for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native. These figures highlight the diverse ethnic identities associated with the Schein surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.84% | 93.89% | -2.03% |
| Hispanic | 2.35% | 3.89% | 65.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.81% | 0.83% | 2.47% |
| Two or More Races | 0.63% | 0.65% | 3.17% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |