Explore the Family Name Schoenbaum
The meaning of Schoenbaum
Jewish (Ashkenazic; Schönbaum): artificial name composed of German schön ‘beautiful’ + Baum ‘tree’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Aron.
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How common is the last name Schoenbaum in the United States?
The surname Schoenbaum, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, experienced an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname moved up from 73,931 in 2000 to 72,332 in 2010, indicating a growth of 2.16%. The count, or the total number of people with the surname, also increased by 10.25% from 244 in 2000 to 269 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion of individuals named Schoenbaum per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,931 | #72,332 | 2.16% |
| Count | 244 | 269 | 10.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schoenbaum
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Schoenbaum identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease in this classification from 93.85% in 2000 to 92.94% in 2010. In 2000, 2.46% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010. Conversely, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw substantial growth, increasing from 2.05% in 2000 to 3.35% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0% in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.85% | 92.94% | -0.97% |
| Hispanic | 2.05% | 3.35% | 63.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.46% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |