Explore the Family Name Schoenbauer
The meaning of Schoenbauer
German: distinguishing nicknane from a compound of Middle High German schœn(e) ‘beautiful’ + Bauer.
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How common is the last name Schoenbauer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schoenbauer experienced a slight fluctuation in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000 it was ranked 69,201st most popular, then dropped to 69,392nd place in 2010, marking a 0.28% decrease. Despite this drop in rank, the number of people with the Schoenbauer surname actually increased from 265 to 283, showing a growth of 6.79%. The proportion per 100,000 individuals remained consistent at 0.1 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,201 | #69,392 | -0.28% |
| Count | 265 | 283 | 6.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schoenbauer
The ethnic identity associated with the Schoenbauer surname remains predominantly White based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.98% of the individuals with the surname identified as White, and this figure showed a minor decrease to 96.47% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname Schoenbauer being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.98% | 96.47% | -0.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |