Explore the Family Name Schoenwetter
The meaning of Schoenwetter
German (Schönwetter): nickname for someone with a happy disposition, from Middle High German schœn ‘beautiful, fine, nice’ + wetter ‘weather’.
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How common is the last name Schoenwetter in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schoenwetter has experienced slight changes. In 2000, it was ranked as the 64,186th most common surname, and by 2010, it had shifted to be the 64,559th most prevalent. This represents a minor decrease in ranking by 0.58%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 290 in 2000 to 308 in 2010, an increase of 6.21%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,186 | #64,559 | -0.58% |
| Count | 290 | 308 | 6.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schoenwetter
The ethnic identity associated with the Schoenwetter surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, accounting for 96.90% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.78% in 2010. There was no representation of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with this surname recorded in either year. However, there was a notable increase in the Hispanic representation, rising from 1.72% in 2000 to 3.57% in 2010. The category of "two or more races" remained stagnant at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.9% | 95.78% | -1.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 3.57% | 107.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |