Explore the Family Name Schoemann
The meaning of Schoemann
1. German (Schömann): variant of Schumann ‘shoemaker’. 2. North German (Schömann): variant of Schuenemann.
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How common is the last name Schoemann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schoemann saw a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In terms of ranking, it fell from the 62,775th most popular name to the 70,833rd, representing a decrease of around 12.84 percent. The actual count of people with the surname also decreased slightly, from 298 in 2000 to 276 in 2010, marking a decrease of 7.38 percent. When viewed as a proportion per 100,000 people, the occurrence of the Schoemann surname also dropped by 18.18 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,775 | #70,833 | -12.84% |
| Count | 298 | 276 | -7.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schoemann
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Schoemann, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, shows that the vast majority of individuals bearing this surname identify as White, at 87.25 percent in 2000 shifting slightly to 87.32 percent in 2010. Hispanic identification showed the largest growth, increasing by 24.54 percent from 4.36 percent in 2000 to 5.43 percent in 2010. In contrast, identification as American Indian and Alaskan Native declined by 13.52 percent, from 5.03 percent in 2000 to 4.35 percent in 2010. Mixed-race identification also decreased, while Asian/Pacific Islander and Black identifications remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.25% | 87.32% | 0.08% |
| Hispanic | 4.36% | 5.43% | 24.54% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 5.03% | 4.35% | -13.52% |
| Two or More Races | 2.68% | 2.17% | -19.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |