Explore the Family Name Schulenburg
The meaning of Schulenburg
North German: habitational name from any of several places so named, for example near Lübeck and near Hildesheim. Some characteristic forenames: German Guenter, Kurt, Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schulenburg in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Schulenburg has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. The ranking rose from 43,232 in 2000 to 42,094 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 2.63%. The actual count of individuals bearing this surname also increased by 9.55%, growing from 471 in 2000 to 516 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,232 | #42,094 | 2.63% |
| Count | 471 | 516 | 9.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schulenburg
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Schulenburg, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows several changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 64.15%, while the representation of those reporting two or more races grew by 7.09%. However, those identifying as White saw a decrease of 1.37%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic community saw an increase in representation of 52.36%. There were no reported instances of this surname among Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native communities during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.9% | 93.6% | -1.37% |
| Hispanic | 1.91% | 2.91% | 52.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.06% | 1.74% | 64.15% |
| Two or More Races | 1.27% | 1.36% | 7.09% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |