Explore the Family Name Schoenenberger
The meaning of Schoenenberger
German (Schönenberger): habitational name for someone from any of several places in Germany and Switzerland named Schönenberg. Some characteristic forenames: German Alfons.
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How common is the last name Schoenenberger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schoenenberger has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 64,934 and slipped slightly to 65,244 in 2010, a modest decline of 0.48%. However, in terms of actual counts, there was an increase of 6.29% with 286 individuals bearing the surname in 2000 and 304 in 2010. The proportion per 100k also decreased by 9.09%, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #65,244 | -0.48% |
| Count | 286 | 304 | 6.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schoenenberger
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the surname Schoenenberger is overwhelmingly associated with white ethnic identity. In 2000, 96.50% of those with the surname identified as white, a percentage that increased to 98.36% by 2010, showing a positive change of 1.93%. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either non-existent or suppressed for privacy in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.5% | 98.36% | 1.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |