Explore the Family Name Schoendorf
The meaning of Schoendorf
1. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (Schöndorf): habitational name from any of numerous places called Schöndorf, named as ‘beautiful village’. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic; Schöndorf): artificial name from German schön ‘beautiful’ + Dorf ‘village’.
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How common is the last name Schoendorf in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schoendorf has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 61,207th, but by 2010, it had fallen to 61,585th, marking a change of -0.62 percent. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Schoendorf surname increased from 307 to 326, representing a growth of 6.19 percent. However, the proportion per 100,000 remained constant at 0.11 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,207 | #61,585 | -0.62% |
| Count | 307 | 326 | 6.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schoendorf
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Schoendorf surname identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 97.39 percent in 2000 to 96.32 percent in 2010. The Hispanic representation among those with the Schoendorf surname saw a significant increase over the same period, rising from 1.63 percent to 3.68 percent, which is equivalent to a 125.77 percent change. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native or of two or more races in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.39% | 96.32% | -1.1% |
| Hispanic | 1.63% | 3.68% | 125.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |