Explore the Family Name Schonberg
The meaning of Schonberg
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (Schönberg): see Schoenberg. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Bent. German Ernst.
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How common is the last name Schonberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schonberg saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 41,793 in terms of frequency of use and rose to 42,237 by 2010, indicating a -1.06% change. The count of people with the surname also increased marginally from 490 in 2000 to 514 in 2010, showing a growth of 4.9%. However, its proportion per 100,000 people dipped by 5.56%, moving from 0.18 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,793 | #42,237 | -1.06% |
| Count | 490 | 514 | 4.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schonberg
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Schonberg also underwent changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 90.82% to 89.11%, while those identifying as Black saw an increase from 4.90% to 5.64%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic also grew notably from 1.22% to 1.95%. Although the Asian/Pacific Islander category showed a value in 2010, the actual number was suppressed for privacy. Similarly, there's no change in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category, with no reported individuals in both years. Those identifying with two or more races saw a minor increase from 2.24% to 2.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.82% | 89.11% | -1.88% |
| Black | 4.9% | 5.64% | 15.1% |
| Two or More Races | 2.24% | 2.33% | 4.02% |
| Hispanic | 1.22% | 1.95% | 59.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.97% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |