Explore the Family Name Scheinberg
The meaning of Scheinberg
Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name composed of Yiddish sheyn ‘beautiful’ or German Schein ‘shining’ (noun) + German Berg ‘mountain, hill’. Compare Sheinberg. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Meyer, Hyman, Isadore, Reuven.
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How common is the last name Scheinberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Scheinberg showed a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Scheinberg was ranked 56,392nd in terms of commonality and it improved its ranking to 55,619th in 2010, demonstrating an approximate 1.37% change. The count of individuals with this surname also saw an increase of roughly 8.85%, rising from 339 in 2000 to 369 in 2010. However, the proportion of Scheinbergs per 100k population remained consistent at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,392 | #55,619 | 1.37% |
| Count | 339 | 369 | 8.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scheinberg
The ethnicity associated with the surname Scheinberg, as presented by the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White, accounting for 97.64% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 98.37% in 2010. The records show a small percentage (1.47%) of those carrying the Scheinberg surname identified as having two or more ethnic identities in 2000, but this figure dropped to zero in 2010. There were no records of Scheinbergs identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.64% | 98.37% | 0.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |