Explore the Family Name Scholnick
The meaning of Scholnick
Jewish: variant of Skolnick. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Meyer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Scholnick in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Scholnick has seen some slight fluctuations in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 88,461st most popular surname, while in 2010 it dropped to the 92,719th spot, indicating a decrease in popularity by 4.81 percent. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 195 in 2000 to 198 in 2010, suggesting a growth of 1.54 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #88,461 | #92,719 | -4.81% |
| Count | 195 | 198 | 1.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scholnick
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Scholnick identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase of 0.07 percent over these years. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial rise of 18.36 percent from 2000 to 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Scholnick surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.38% | 95.45% | 0.07% |
| Hispanic | 2.56% | 3.03% | 18.36% |
| 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% |