Explore the Family Name Schoonhoven
The meaning of Schoonhoven
Dutch (also Van Schoonhoven): habitational name for someone from Schoonhoven in South Holland or perhaps another place of the same name in Kampenhout in Brabant province, Belgium. The surname Schoonhoven is also found in Germany. History: This surname is recorded in Beverwyck in New Netherland (now Albany, NY) in the mid 17th century. Geurt Hendrickse van Schoonhoven was a carpenter who came to New Netherland c.1650. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Andries, Cornelis, Pieter, Teunis, Wim.
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How common is the last name Schoonhoven in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Schoonhoven has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 71,143 in 2000 and 76,029 in 2010, the surname's relative prevalence dropped by 6.87%. The number of individuals with the Schoonhoven surname also experienced a minor reduction from 256 in 2000 to 253 in 2010, a decline of 1.17%. Nevertheless, the proportion per 100k people remained stable at 0.09 over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,143 | #76,029 | -6.87% |
| Count | 256 | 253 | -1.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schoonhoven
Looking at the ethnicity distribution for the Schoonhoven surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, it appears that the majority of bearers identify as White. In 2000, 96.88% identified as White, though this fell slightly to 94.86% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more races were not reported in 2000 but constituted 2.77% of the Schoonhovens by 2010. There were no recorded instances of bearers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.88% | 94.86% | -2.09% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.77% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |