Explore the Family Name Schone
The meaning of Schone
German (Schöne): variant of Schön (see Schoen 1).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schone in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schone has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 38,035 and climbed to 37,993 by 2010, an increase of 0.11%. Similarly, the number of people with this surname rose from 548 to 584 during this period, indicating a growth rate of 6.57%. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,035 | #37,993 | 0.11% |
| Count | 548 | 584 | 6.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schone
In terms of Ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those with the Schone surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 96.35% to 95.03%. There was a notable increase in individuals identifying as belonging to two or more ethnic identities, climbing from 1.28% to 1.71%. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a minor decline from 1.09% to 1.03%. For the first time in 2010, some individuals with the Schone surname identified as Hispanic, though no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.35% | 95.03% | -1.37% |
| Two or More Races | 1.28% | 1.71% | 33.59% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.54% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.09% | 1.03% | -5.5% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |