Explore the Family Name Schenkelberg
The meaning of Schenkelberg
German: habitational name from a place so called in the Westerwald area. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz.
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How common is the last name Schenkelberg in the United States?
The surname Schenkelberg, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 65,668th in terms of popularity but fell to the 73,666th position in 2010, reflecting a 12.18% drop. The count of people with this surname also decreased from 282 in 2000 to 263 in 2010, a 6.74% decrease. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the Schenkelberg surname per 100,000 people also reduced from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010, representing a 10% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,668 | #73,666 | -12.18% |
| Count | 282 | 263 | -6.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schenkelberg
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals carrying the Schenkelberg surname identify as White. This group accounted for 96.45% of individuals with this surname in 2000, although this proportion slightly decreased to 94.68% by 2010. A small percentage of Schenkelbergs, 3.19% in 2000 and increasing to 4.18% in 2010, identified their ethnicity as Hispanic. There were no Schenkelbergs who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Additionally, none of the Schenkelbergs reported identifying with two or more races during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.45% | 94.68% | -1.84% |
| Hispanic | 3.19% | 4.18% | 31.03% |
| 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% |