Explore the Family Name Schook
The meaning of Schook
Altered form of Schuck.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schook in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schook has seen an increase in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Schook ranked 54,880th in popularity in the United States with 351 individuals bearing the surname. By 2010, this rank had improved to 48,995th, with the number of individuals having risen to 430, marking a change of 22.51%. This data shows that the proportion of people named Schook per 100,000 residents increased by 15.38% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,880 | #48,995 | 10.72% |
| Count | 351 | 430 | 22.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.15 | 15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schook
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Schook, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the majority identifying as White decreased from 90.60% to 86.74%, there were significant increases in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.28% to 5.58%, and those identifying as Black, from 0% to 3.02%. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities also rose slightly, from 2.28% to 2.56%. However, the portion of American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased to 0%, and Asian/Pacific Islander remained steady at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.6% | 86.74% | -4.26% |
| Hispanic | 2.28% | 5.58% | 144.74% |
| Black | 0% | 3.02% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.28% | 2.56% | 12.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.28% | 0% | 0% |