Explore the Family Name Schornack
The meaning of Schornack
Germanized form of Polish Czornak or Czarnak, cognates of Czerniak, a derivative of czarny ‘black’.
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How common is the last name Schornack in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schornack has seen a slight but steady increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 70,679 and by 2010, the rank improved to 68,122 - marking a percentage increase of 3.62. In terms of absolute numbers, the count of people with the surname increased from 258 in 2000 to 289 in 2010, which is a 12.02% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,679 | #68,122 | 3.62% |
| Count | 258 | 289 | 12.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schornack
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Schornack surname, again according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some minor shifts over the decade. In 2000, 94.19% identified as White, but this slightly decreased to 93.08% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander individuals bearing the Schornack surname rose from 2.71% in 2000 to 4.5% in 2010, a significant increase of 66.05%. The percentages for two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were all reported as zero in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.19% | 93.08% | -1.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.71% | 4.5% | 66.05% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |