Explore the Family Name Schoenhals
The meaning of Schoenhals
German: nickname from Middle High German schœn ‘beautiful’ + hals ‘neck’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schoenhals in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Schoenhals" has marginally decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 52,403 in popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to 53,802, a decline of 2.67%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname slightly increased from 372 in 2000 to 384 in 2010, signaling a growth of 3.23%. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined by 7.14%, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,403 | #53,802 | -2.67% |
| Count | 372 | 384 | 3.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schoenhals
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Schoenhals surname identified as White, although there was a minor decrease of 1.75% from 95.16% in 2000 to 93.49% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw an increase, up 33.02% from 2.15% in 2000 to 2.86% in 2010. The group identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also increased significantly, at 61.49% from 1.61% in 2000 to 2.60% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black, or those reporting two or more races within both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.16% | 93.49% | -1.75% |
| Hispanic | 2.15% | 2.86% | 33.02% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.61% | 2.6% | 61.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |