Explore the Family Name Schonfeld
The meaning of Schonfeld
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (Schönfeld): see Schoenfeld. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Chaim, Yoel, Aron, Elihu, Hyman, Mordechi, Naftula, Sholom, Tovia, Zalman. German Klaus, Erwin, Gunter, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Schonfeld in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schonfeld has seen a slight rise in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 25,169, while by 2010, it moved up to rank 24,593 - marking a 2.29% increase. The total count of people with this surname also grew from 924 to 1,016 during this decade, which signifies a 9.96% growth. However, the proportion of people with the Schonfeld surname per 100k remained steady at 0.34.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,169 | #24,593 | 2.29% |
| Count | 924 | 1,016 | 9.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schonfeld
Based on the ethnic identity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some changes in the distribution of the Schonfeld surname across different ethnicities between 2000 and 2010. The proportion of individuals with this surname who identify as Asian or Pacific Islander increased by 36.92%, going from 0.65% to 0.89%. Additionally, there was a noticeable increase among those identifying as Hispanic, jumping from 1.95% to 3.94%. This marks an exponential increase of 102.05%. On the other hand, the percentage of individuals with the Schonfeld surname who are classified as White remained virtually unchanged at approximately 94.7%. There was no data available for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native, and the percentage of those identifying with two or more races dropped to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.7% | 94.69% | -0.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.95% | 3.94% | 102.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.65% | 0.89% | 36.92% |
| Two or More Races | 2.38% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |