Explore the Family Name Schoenthaler
The meaning of Schoenthaler
1. German (Schönthaler): habitational name for someone from a place called Schönthal, or a topographic name for someone living in a beautiful valley (see Schoenthal 1). 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic) (Schönthaler): artificial variant of Schoenthal 2.
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How common is the last name Schoenthaler in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schoenthaler saw a minor decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 54,152nd in popularity, but by 2010 it dropped slightly to 55,962nd, marking a change of -3.34%. The number of people with the Schoenthaler surname increased slightly though, with a count of 357 in 2000 and 366 in 2010, translating into an increase of 2.52%. However, as a proportion per 100k, it fell from 0.13 to 0.12, indicating a decrease of -7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,152 | #55,962 | -3.34% |
| Count | 357 | 366 | 2.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schoenthaler
The ethnic identity associated with the Schoenthaler surname, also based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White. In 2000, 98.88% of those with the Schoenthaler surname identified as White, and although this percentage dropped slightly to 96.99% in 2010, it remained the significant majority. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.88% | 96.99% | -1.91% |
| 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% |