Explore the Family Name Schinker
The meaning of Schinker
German: probably a variant of Schink 2.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schinker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Schinker saw a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In terms of rankings, it dropped from 82,691 in 2000 to 85,357 in 2010, reflecting a -3.22 change. The count, however, increased modestly from 212 to 219 individuals bearing this name, marking a 3.3 increase. The proportion per 100k people also decreased by -12.5 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,691 | #85,357 | -3.22% |
| Count | 212 | 219 | 3.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schinker
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides detailed information regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Schinker. According to the 2010 census, the majority of individuals with the Schinker surname are of White ethnicity, accounting for 93.61% of the total, down from 98.11% in 2000. Interestingly, there was an emergence of individuals identifying as two or more races from 2000 to 2010, representing 3.65% of individuals with this surname. Meanwhile, no changes were noted in populations identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.11% | 93.61% | -4.59% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.65% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |