Explore the Family Name Schollenberger
The meaning of Schollenberger
South German: habitational name for someone from a place called Schollenberg.
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How common is the last name Schollenberger in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schollenberger saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Schollenberger ranked 60,390 in terms of surnames in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to 68,345, a decline of 13.17 percent. The actual count of people with this surname also decreased from 312 in 2000 to 288 in 2010, showing a drop of 7.69 percent. Consequently, the proportion of Schollenbergers per 100,000 people also declined by 16.67 percent during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,390 | #68,345 | -13.17% |
| Count | 312 | 288 | -7.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schollenberger
In regard to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the overwhelming majority of individuals bearing the Schollenberger surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. This ethnicity comprised 99.04 percent in 2000, which slightly declined to 98.96 percent in 2010. There were no recorded individuals with the Schollenberger surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.04% | 98.96% | -0.08% |
| 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% |