Explore the Family Name Schoenrock
The meaning of Schoenrock
1. German (Schönrock): metonymic occupational name for a baker, from Middle High German schœn ‘fine’ (see Schoen 1) + rogge ‘rye’. 2. German (Schönrock): nickname for a wearer of fine clothes, from Middle High German schœn + rock ‘coat’. 3. Jewish (Ashkenazic; Schönrock): nickname (see 2 above) or artificial name composed of German schön ‘beautiful’ + Rock ‘jacket, frock coat’. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Kurt, Irmgard.
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How common is the last name Schoenrock in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schoenrock has seen a slight decline over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 24,892 in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it had slipped to 25,935 — a decrease of approximately 4.19%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased slightly from 938 to 947, an uptick of 0.96%, during the same period. The proportion per 100,000 people also dipped by 8.57%, from 0.35 to 0.32.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,892 | #25,935 | -4.19% |
| Count | 938 | 947 | 0.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.32 | -8.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schoenrock
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Schoenrock. In both 2000 and 2010, the vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, accounting for 95.42% and 95.25% respectively, showing a minor change of -0.18%. Those identifying as having two or more ethnicities were next most common, making up 1.92% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 1.90% in 2010. The proportion of those who identified as Hispanic was just under 1% in both years, while American Indian and Alaskan Native representation dropped by 14.38% from 1.60% in 2000 to 1.37% in 2010. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as either Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.42% | 95.25% | -0.18% |
| Two or More Races | 1.92% | 1.9% | -1.04% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.6% | 1.37% | -14.38% |
| Hispanic | 0.85% | 0.84% | -1.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |