Explore the Family Name Schoenemann
The meaning of Schoenemann
German (Schönemann): derivative of Schön ‘fine, beautiful’ (see Schoen 1), with the addition of Middle High German man ‘man’. Compare Schoeneman and Schoneman. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Otto, Theodor.
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How common is the last name Schoenemann in the United States?
The surname Schoenemann, according to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, ranks 60,960 in popularity as of 2010, a slight drop from its 2000 ranking of 60,706. Despite this slight decrease in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 6.45% from 310 in 2000 to 330 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.11 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,706 | #60,960 | -0.42% |
| Count | 310 | 330 | 6.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schoenemann
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Schoenemann identify as White, accounting for 92.42% in 2010, down from 94.52% in 2000. The presence of Hispanic identity also increased significantly, rising by 68.73% from 3.23% in 2000 to 5.45% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races were noted in the 2000 census, but this data was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons. There were no individuals with the Schoenemann surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.52% | 92.42% | -2.22% |
| Hispanic | 3.23% | 5.45% | 68.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.94% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |