Explore the Family Name Schon
The meaning of Schon
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (Schön): see Schoen. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Mathias, Otto, Wilhelm, Armin, Franz, Gunter, Jurgen, Manfred.
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How common is the last name Schon in the United States?
According to the Popularity data from the Decennial U.S. Census in the years 2000 and 2010, the surname Schon saw a slight decrease in its ranking and proportion per 100,000 people. In 2000, Schon was ranked 19,328, whereas in 2010 it slipped to 20,322, marking a 5.14% decline. Meanwhile, the count of individuals bearing this surname modestly increased by 0.85%, rising from 1,297 in 2000 to 1,308 in 2010. However, its proportion per 100,000 people dipped by 8.33%, indicating that despite the increase in count, the surname's popularity in comparison to other surnames slightly dwindled.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,328 | #20,322 | -5.14% |
| Count | 1,297 | 1,308 | 0.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.44 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schon
On the other hand, the Ethnicity data from the same Decennial U.S. Census reveals interesting patterns about the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Schon. The majority of them identified as White, although the percentage dropped marginally from 95.3% in 2000 to 94.57% in 2010. Conversely, the Hispanic and Black demographic groups experienced growth, with their representation among those named Schon increasing by 41.10% and 58.44% respectively. However, the Asian/Pacific Islander group saw complete dissolution, dropping from 0.69% in 2000 to zero in 2010. The representation of individuals identifying as two or more races also declined from 1.77% to 1.45%. There were no American Indian and Alaskan Native representatives in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.3% | 94.57% | -0.77% |
| Hispanic | 1.46% | 2.06% | 41.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1.77% | 1.45% | -18.08% |
| Black | 0.77% | 1.22% | 58.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.69% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |