Explore the Family Name Shaneyfelt
The meaning of Shaneyfelt
Americanized form of German Schönefeldt, a habitational name from any of several places so named, or a topographic name from Middle High German schöne ‘beautiful’ + felt ‘open country’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shaneyfelt in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Shaneyfelt had a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 28,283rd in the year 2000 and 27,534th in 2010, it saw a positive change of 2.65%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 796 to 875 during this decade, which corresponds to a growth rate of 9.92%. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.3%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,283 | #27,534 | 2.65% |
| Count | 796 | 875 | 9.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shaneyfelt
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides information on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Shaneyfelt. In 2000, 96.48% of people with this surname identified as White, dropping slightly to 96.34% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Hispanic showed an increase from 1.01% to 1.83%, while the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or from two or more races declined. Importantly, there was no reported data for individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.48% | 96.34% | -0.15% |
| Hispanic | 1.01% | 1.83% | 81.19% |
| Two or More Races | 1.63% | 1.03% | -36.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.63% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |