Explore the Family Name Schoener
The meaning of Schoener
German (Schöner): variant of Schoen 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schoener in the United States?
The surname Schoener ranked 21,424th in popularity according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census conducted in 2000. By 2010, it had dropped slightly in rank, coming in at 23,100th. This represents a decrease of approximately 7.82%. The number of individuals with the surname also decreased, with a count of 1,138 in 2000 dropping to 1,105 by 2010, marking a decline of about 2.9%. The proportion per 100,000 people of this surname declined by 11.9% over this same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,424 | #23,100 | -7.82% |
| Count | 1,138 | 1,105 | -2.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.37 | -11.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schoener
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the surname Schoener identified as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, peaking at 97.19% in 2000 and dipping slightly to 95.75% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander marginally decreased from 0.70% to 0.63%, while representation among those identifying as two or more races increased from 1.14% to 1.54%. Notably, the Hispanic proportion saw a significant increase, rising from 0.62% to 1.72%. There was no recorded change for those identifying themselves as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.19% | 95.75% | -1.48% |
| Hispanic | 0.62% | 1.72% | 177.42% |
| Two or More Races | 1.14% | 1.54% | 35.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.63% | -10% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |