Explore the Family Name Shenefelt
The meaning of Shenefelt
Americanized form of German Schönfeld (see Schoenfeld).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shenefelt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Shenefelt saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 74,957th in terms of prevalence, but by 2010 the rank had dropped to 85,049th, representing a 13.46% drop. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 240 to 220 in the same period, showing an 8.33% decline. The proportion of individuals named Shenefelt per 100,000 people likewise fell from 0.09 to 0.07, a decrease of 22.22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,957 | #85,049 | -13.46% |
| Count | 240 | 220 | -8.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shenefelt
In terms of ethnicity, the Shenefelt surname showed some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, close to 97.08% of individuals with this surname identified as White, but this figure dropped by almost 5% to 92.27% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000. However, by 2010, approximately 2.27% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, and about 3.18% identified as Hispanic. No changes were recorded for the remaining ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.08% | 92.27% | -4.95% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.18% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.27% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |