Explore the Family Name Schmunk
The meaning of Schmunk
German: unexplained.
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How common is the last name Schmunk in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schmunk has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The data shows that the ranking of the surname Schmunk improved from 51,809th place in 2000 to 48,628th place in 2010, indicating a rise of 6.14%. The count of individuals carrying this surname also increased by 15.12% during this period, from 377 in 2000 to 434 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of the surname Schmunk per 100,000 people also saw a boost of 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,809 | #48,628 | 6.14% |
| Count | 377 | 434 | 15.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schmunk
Regarding the ethnicity of those with the surname Schmunk, the Decennial U.S. Census provides some insight. In 2000, the majority identified as White, accounting for about 97.61%, but this percentage slightly dropped to 94.70% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a notable increase of 90.23%, going from 1.33% in 2000 to 2.53% in 2010. Moreover, a new category appeared in 2010 as 2.07% reported belonging to two or more ethnic identities. There were no reported instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.61% | 94.7% | -2.98% |
| Hispanic | 1.33% | 2.53% | 90.23% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.07% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |