Explore the Family Name Schenker
The meaning of Schenker
South German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a tavernkeeper, Middle High German schenker, German Schenker ‘tavernkeeper’. Some characteristic forenames: German Heinz, Kurt, Frieda, Ulrika. Jewish Aron, Eran, Gerson, Hillel, Hyman, Shmuel.
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How common is the last name Schenker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schenker has seen some changes in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Schenker was ranked as the 22,053rd most popular surname, but by 2010 it slipped slightly to the 22,319th rank, a decrease of 1.21%. Despite this, the total count of people with the Schenker surname increased from 1,095 in 2000 to 1,155 in 2010, marking a growth of 5.48%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased slightly by 4.88% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,053 | #22,319 | -1.21% |
| Count | 1,095 | 1,155 | 5.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.39 | -4.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schenker
When looking at the ethnicity breakdown for the surname Schenker from the Decennial U.S. Census, we see that the overwhelming majority, 96.97% in 2010 down from 97.9% in 2000, identify as White. Those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1% in 2000 to 1.3% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals with the surname Schenker who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. A new addition in 2010 was individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, accounting for 0.61% of Schenkers. Individuals identifying as two or more ethnicities decreased from 1% in 2000 to 0.78% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.9% | 96.97% | -0.95% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 1.3% | 30% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 0.78% | -22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.61% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |