Explore the Family Name Schouest
The meaning of Schouest
Variant of Chouest, a surname of French origin. It is found mainly in LA.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schouest in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schouest has seen an increase in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 51,233rd in popularity but jumped to 46,037th by 2010, reflecting a 10.14% increase. The number of individuals with this surname also grew from 382 in 2000 to 463 in 2010, a rise of 21.2%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Schouest per 100,000 increased by 14.29%, moving from 0.14 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,233 | #46,037 | 10.14% |
| Count | 382 | 463 | 21.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.16 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schouest
Shifting focus to ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals carrying the Schouest surname identify as White, though there was a slight decrease from 97.38% in 2000 to 93.52% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnicity in either year. However, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races rose substantially from 1.57% to 2.59%. Additionally, new categories emerged in 2010, with 1.94% identifying as Hispanic and 1.08% as American Indian and Alaskan Native, where no such identifications existed a decade prior.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.38% | 93.52% | -3.96% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 2.59% | 64.97% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.94% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.08% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |