Explore the Family Name Schoenborn
The meaning of Schoenborn
German (Schönborn): habitational name from any of numerous places so called in Saxony, Silesia, and the Rhineland. Some characteristic forenames: German Aloys, Benno, Gerd, Hans, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Schoenborn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Schoenborn has slightly decreased in ranking from 20006 in 2000 to 20636 in 2010, representing a 3.15% drop. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 3.38%, from 1241 people in 2000 to 1283 people in 2010. Even with this increase, the proportion of people with the Schoenborn surname per 100,000 dropped by 6.52%, from 0.46 in 2000 to 0.43 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,006 | #20,636 | -3.15% |
| Count | 1,241 | 1,283 | 3.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.43 | -6.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schoenborn
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Schoenborn also shifted over this decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest ethnic group associated with this surname is White, which saw a slight increase from 91.54% in 2000 to 91.97% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races both saw increases in their percentages, 14.58% and 17.93% respectively. In 2010, Hispanics appeared for the first time with the Schoenborn surname at 0.86%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native demographic, however, saw a decrease of 22.92%, dropping from 6.37% in 2000 to 4.91% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.54% | 91.97% | 0.47% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 6.37% | 4.91% | -22.92% |
| Two or More Races | 1.45% | 1.71% | 17.93% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.86% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.48% | 0.55% | 14.58% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |