Explore the Family Name Schoenberg
The meaning of Schoenberg
1. German (Schönberg) and Jewish (Ashkenazic; Schönberg): habitational name from any of several places called Schönberg. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic; Schönberg): artificial name from German schön ‘beautiful’ + Berg ‘mountain, hill’. Compare Schonberg. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Dieter, Erna, Otto. Jewish Meyer, Hyman, Mendel, Shira, Zalman.
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How common is the last name Schoenberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Schoenberg slightly dipped between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 15,413 in popularity, but by 2010, its rank had dropped to 16,338, marking a decrease of 6%. Despite this, the number of individuals with the Schoenberg surname marginally increased from 1,746 in 2000 to 1,764 in 2010, showing a growth of approximately 1.03%. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a slight decrease from 0.65 to 0.6.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,413 | #16,338 | -6% |
| Count | 1,746 | 1,764 | 1.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.65 | 0.6 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schoenberg
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Schoenberg saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The most notable change came in the 'two or more races' category, which rose by 170% from 0.40 to 1.08. The 'Hispanic' identity group also showed a significant increase - from 0.80 to 1.93, marking a 141.25% growth. There was a small emergence within the 'Asian/Pacific Islander' category that wasn't present in 2000, registering at 0.45 in 2010. The 'White' ethnicity category, while remaining the dominant identity linked to the Schoenberg surname, experienced a minor decrease from 98.22 to 96.09. The categories 'Black' and 'American Indian and Alaskan Native' remained unchanged with no recorded individuals identifying under these ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.22% | 96.09% | -2.17% |
| Hispanic | 0.8% | 1.93% | 141.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0.4% | 1.08% | 170% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.45% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |