Explore the Family Name Schimanski
The meaning of Schimanski
Germanized form of Polish Szymański (see Szymanski). Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Fritz, Hans, Manfred.
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How common is the last name Schimanski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Schimanski fluctuated between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname ranked 63,812 in terms of commonality across the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped to a rank of 66,931. This signifies a decrease in popularity of around 4.89 percent over the decade. However, the total count of individuals bearing the surname Schimanski did increase slightly during this period, from 292 to 295, signifying a modest growth of 1.03 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,812 | #66,931 | -4.89% |
| Count | 292 | 295 | 1.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schimanski
Regarding the ethnic identity distribution of the surname Schimanski, the Decennial U.S. Census data reflects some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, though the percentage decreased from 95.89 percent in 2000 to 91.86 percent in 2010. There was a slight decline in those identifying as Hispanic, from 3.42 percent to 3.39 percent. Notably, the census data shows no individuals represented within the Asian/Pacific Islander or Black categories for either year. However, there were increases in the categories of "two or more races" and "American Indian and Alaskan Native," both rising to 1.69 percent in 2010 from zero in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.89% | 91.86% | -4.2% |
| Hispanic | 3.42% | 3.39% | -0.88% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.69% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.69% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |