Explore the Family Name Schinkel
The meaning of Schinkel
German and Dutch: variant of Schenkel. Compare Shinkle. Some characteristic forenames: German Helmut, Otto.
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How common is the last name Schinkel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schinkel has seen a slight decrease in popularity over time. In 2000, it ranked as the 52,077th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to number 58,604, representing a drop of 12.53%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased over this decade, from 375 people in 2000 to 346 in 2010, reflecting a 7.73% decline. Additionally, the proportion of people named Schinkel per 100k population fell by 14.29%, moving from 0.14 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,077 | #58,604 | -12.53% |
| Count | 375 | 346 | -7.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schinkel
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Schinkel remained relatively stable between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. An overwhelming majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, with percentages hovering around 97.87% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 97.98% in 2010. There was zero reported association with Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities. Notably, the 2010 census indicated a new association with Hispanic ethnicity at 1.45%, where there had been none reported in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.87% | 97.98% | 0.11% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.45% | 0% |
| 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% |