Explore the Family Name Schoene
The meaning of Schoene
German (Schöne): 1. variant of Schoen 1. Some characteristic forenames: German Bodo, Franziska, Gunter, Heinz, Hermann, Horst, Juergen, Kaethe, Rainer, Reiner. 2. topographic name from a piece of land so named.
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How common is the last name Schoene in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schoene has maintained a steady level of popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked as the 43,546th most common name and increased to the 43,969th position in 2010, reflecting a minor decrease of 0.97%. However, the number of individuals bearing this surname has slightly grown from 467 in 2000 to 490 in 2010, marking an increase of 4.93%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,546 | #43,969 | -0.97% |
| Count | 467 | 490 | 4.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schoene
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that among individuals with the surname Schoene, there was no Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native representation between 2000 and 2010. The majority identify as White, though the percentage decreased slightly from 95.72% in 2000 to 94.29% in 2010. There has been an increase in those identifying with two or more races, rising by 52.34% from 1.07% in 2000 to 1.63% in 2010. Hispanic representation also saw a significant increase from 1.5% in 2000 to 2.86% in 2010, a leap of 90.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.72% | 94.29% | -1.49% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 2.86% | 90.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.07% | 1.63% | 52.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |