Explore the Family Name Shenefield
The meaning of Shenefield
Americanized form of German Schönefeld (see Shaneyfelt).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shenefield in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Shenefield, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 40,397th and slipped to 41,886th in 2010, indicating a change of -3.69%. However, the count of individuals carrying this surname increased slightly by 1.76% from 510 in 2000 to 519 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 5.26% from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,397 | #41,886 | -3.69% |
| Count | 510 | 519 | 1.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shenefield
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Shenefield surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with this name identify as White, at 95.69% in 2000 and a slight increase to 95.95% in 2010. Hispanic representation within this surname decreased from 1.96% to 1.54%. There was also a decline in people identifying as two or more races, from 1.76% to 0.96%. Interestingly, there was a minor emergence of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010 at 0.96%. The data showed no individuals with the Shenefield surname identifying as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.69% | 95.95% | 0.27% |
| Hispanic | 1.96% | 1.54% | -21.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.96% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.76% | 0.96% | -45.45% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |