Explore the Family Name Schoenig
The meaning of Schoenig
German (Schönig): probably a habitational name from any of several places called Schöning or Schöningen.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schoenig in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schoenig has seen some changes over time. In 2000, it was ranked at 60,557 but by 2010, the rank had dropped slightly to 62,903, indicating a change of -3.87%. The number of people with this surname, however, increased marginally from 311 in 2000 to 318 in 2010, representing a growth of 2.25%. Despite the growth in count, the proportion of people named Schoenig per 100,000 decreased by 8.33% from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,557 | #62,903 | -3.87% |
| Count | 311 | 318 | 2.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schoenig
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Schoenig identify as White. In 2000, this demographic accounted for 98.39% and while it remained dominant in 2010, it saw a slight reduction to 97.17%, marking a change of -1.24%. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. However, there was an emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, accounting for 1.57% of the Schoenigs, compared to none in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.39% | 97.17% | -1.24% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.57% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |