Explore the Family Name Schoenly
The meaning of Schoenly
Swiss 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 Schoenly in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity rank of the surname Schoenly decreased slightly from 2000 to 2010, moving from 75,938 to 77,522, indicating a shift of -2.09%. However, despite this slight decrease in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Schoenly surname increased by 4.66%, going from 236 in 2000 to 247 in 2010. The proportion of individuals with the Schoenly surname per 100k also saw a decrease of -11.11% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,938 | #77,522 | -2.09% |
| Count | 236 | 247 | 4.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schoenly
In terms of ethnic identity, the Census data reveals that almost all bearers of the Schoenly surname identified as white in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 99.15% identified as white, and this figure slightly decreased to 98.79% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Similarly, there were no recorded individuals who identified with two or more races. It's important to note that any data points marked with an (S) have been suppressed to protect individual privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.15% | 98.79% | -0.36% |
| 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% |