Explore the Family Name Schoenike
The meaning of Schoenike
German: nickname from a pet form of Schoen ‘handsome’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schoenike in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schoenike has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 72,022 in popularity, but by 2010, it dropped to 77,522, signifying a 7.64% decline. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 252 in 2000 to 247 in 2010, marking a 1.98% reduction. Meanwhile, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people fell by 11.11%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,022 | #77,522 | -7.64% |
| Count | 252 | 247 | -1.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schoenike
When looking at ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Schoenike surname identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a marginal shift within the White identity. It reduced from 99.60% in 2000 to 97.98% in 2010, a change of -1.63%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.6% | 97.98% | -1.63% |
| 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% |