Explore the Family Name Shenberger
The meaning of Shenberger
Americanized form of German Schönberger (see Schoenberger).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shenberger in the United States?
According to data based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Shenberger has slightly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked at 33,933 with a total count of 633 individuals. By 2010, it moved up to rank 33,164, showing a positive change of 2.27%, with the number of people bearing the name rising by 9% to a total of 690. The proportion per 100,000 people remained unchanged at 0.23 over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,933 | #33,164 | 2.27% |
| Count | 633 | 690 | 9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shenberger
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Shenberger, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White, with 97.95% in 2000 and a minor decrease to 97.54% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander grew from 0.79% in 2000 to 0.87% in 2010, marking a 10.13% increase. The Hispanic representation also saw a growth from 0.95% to 1.01%, marking a 6.32% increase. However, there was no recorded change for those identifying as Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.95% | 97.54% | -0.42% |
| Hispanic | 0.95% | 1.01% | 6.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.79% | 0.87% | 10.13% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |