Explore the Family Name Schoneman
The meaning of Schoneman
Americanized form of German Schönemann: see Schoenemann.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schoneman in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schoneman has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 42,363rd most popular surname, while in 2010 it fell to the 44,034th position, marking a change of -3.94. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 482 in 2000 to 489 in 2010, a growth of 1.45%. The proportion per 100k people also decreased by 5.56% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,363 | #44,034 | -3.94% |
| Count | 482 | 489 | 1.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schoneman
In terms of ethnic identity, again using data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there were some shifts among those bearing the surname Schoneman between 2000 and 2010. The majority identify as White, however, this group saw a decrease from 97.51% to 94.27%. There was a notable emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic identities within this surname category, with proportions rising to 1.02% and 3.07% respectively. The proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races decreased to none, and there were no recorded changes for Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.51% | 94.27% | -3.32% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.07% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.02% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |