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Explore the Family Name Schoenfeldt
The meaning of Schoenfeldt
German (Schönfeldt): variant of Schönfeld (see Schoenfeld). Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Arno, Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schoenfeldt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schoenfeldt saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname ranked 41,130 in popularity with about 500 individuals bearing it, representing approximately 0.19 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had slipped to 42,790, despite a small increase in count to 506. The proportion per 100,000 people also dropped by 10.53% to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,130 | #42,790 | -4.04% |
| Count | 500 | 506 | 1.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schoenfeldt
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Schoenfeldt identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 96.80% in 2000 to 95.26% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic also fell from 1.80% to 1.38%. A new category appeared in 2010 with 1.98% identifying with two or more races. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.8% | 95.26% | -1.59% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.98% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.8% | 1.38% | -23.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |