Explore the Family Name Shanaberger
The meaning of Shanaberger
Americanized form of German Schönberger (see Schoenberger) or of the cognate Schöneberger. Compare Shinabarger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shanaberger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Shanaberger has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 77,472nd in popularity, while in 2010 it slid to the 86,005th spot, marking an 11.01% decrease. The number of people carrying this surname also fell from 230 to 217, indicating a 5.65% drop. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people declined by 22.22%, going from 0.09 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,472 | #86,005 | -11.01% |
| Count | 230 | 217 | -5.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shanaberger
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Shanaberger surname is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White. In 2000, 97.83% of those carrying this name reported being White, although this share declined slightly to 96.31% by 2010. Meanwhile, there's been an emergence of Hispanic representation within this surname group, rising from 0% in 2000 to 3.23% in 2010. No changes were observed among other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.83% | 96.31% | -1.55% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.23% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |