Explore the Family Name Schoenecker
The meaning of Schoenecker
German (Schönecker): habitational name for someone from any of various places called Schöneck (see Schoeneck).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schoenecker in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schoenecker exhibited a slight downward trend between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Schoenecker was the 26,332nd most popular surname in the country with 872 individuals bearing the name, amounting to about 0.32 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the surname had dropped slightly in popularity to rank 27,277th, even though the number of individuals with this surname grew to 886. This increase represented a growth rate of 1.61%, but due to the overall population growth, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,332 | #27,277 | -3.59% |
| Count | 872 | 886 | 1.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.3 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schoenecker
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Schoenecker, as shown by the Decennial U.S. Census data, the overwhelming majority of individuals identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, about 96.10% identified as White, which marginally decreased to 95.49% in 2010. A relatively small proportion identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic, with these groups experiencing a decrease and an increase over the decade, respectively. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 0.80% to 0.56%, while the Hispanic group saw significant growth, from 1.49% to 2.82%. The categories of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native did not record any individuals within this surname group during these years. Those identifying with two or more races also decreased, going from 1.61% to 0.90% over the ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.1% | 95.49% | -0.63% |
| Hispanic | 1.49% | 2.82% | 89.26% |
| Two or More Races | 1.61% | 0.9% | -44.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0.56% | -30% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |