Explore the Family Name Schueneman
The meaning of Schueneman
Americanized form of North German Schünemann (see Schuenemann).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schueneman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Schueneman saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked at 43,377 with a count of 469 people bearing this surname in the United States. By 2010, the rank had increased to 42,790 with a total count of 506 individuals carrying the Schueneman surname. Despite the slight rise in rank and count, the proportion per 100,000 remained steady at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,377 | #42,790 | 1.35% |
| Count | 469 | 506 | 7.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schueneman
In terms of ethnicity, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, those bearing the surname Schueneman predominantly identify as White, though there was a slight decrease from 98.51% in 2000 to 95.45% in 2010. The data also revealed new ethnic identities associated with this surname in 2010 that weren't present in 2000. This includes individuals identifying as Hispanic or belonging to two or more races, accounting for 1.58% and 1.19% respectively. However, no Schuenemans identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.51% | 95.45% | -3.11% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.58% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.19% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |