Explore the Family Name Schexnider
The meaning of Schexnider
Variant of Schexnayder, a surname of German origin. It is found mainly in LA and TX. Some characteristic forenames: French Andrus, Calice, Cecile, Fernest, Odilon, Pierre. Irish Murphy.
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How common is the last name Schexnider in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schexnider underwent a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 36,956 in terms of its prevalence across the United States. A decade later, it had slipped slightly to 37,029. In terms of raw numbers, however, there was a modest increase in the number of people carrying the Schexnider name, from 569 in 2000 to 603 in 2010, marking a change of 5.98 percent. Despite this, the proportion of the Schexnider surname per 100,000 people decreased by -4.76 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,956 | #37,029 | -0.2% |
| Count | 569 | 603 | 5.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schexnider
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census revealed some shifts among those with the Schexnider surname between 2000 and 2010. The majority identified as White, although the percentage decreased from 92.44 percent to 89.22 percent. The Hispanic category saw an increase from 1.23 percent to 1.99 percent, representing a change of 61.79 percent. People identifying as Black remained relatively stable at around three percent. Remarkably, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category experienced a significant increase, up from 1.93 percent to 3.48 percent, showing a change of 80.31 percent. The categories Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races had no representation among Schexniders in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.44% | 89.22% | -3.48% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.93% | 3.48% | 80.31% |
| Black | 3.16% | 3.15% | -0.32% |
| Hispanic | 1.23% | 1.99% | 61.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |