Explore the Family Name Sheneman
The meaning of Sheneman
Americanized form of German Schoenemann.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sheneman in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sheneman saw a minor decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. During this period, its rank dropped slightly by 0.33 percent from 34,554 to 34,668. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.16 percent, growing from 620 to 652. There was a slight decrease in the proportion per 100k, dropping by 4.35 percent from 0.23 to 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,554 | #34,668 | -0.33% |
| Count | 620 | 652 | 5.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sheneman
Turning attention to the ethnic identity associated with the Sheneman surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the vast majority of people with this last name identified as White, with a percentage of 95.65 in 2000, slightly decreasing to 94.79 in 2010. The second most common ethnicity was those identifying as two or more races, which saw a small increase from 1.61 percent to 1.69 percent. The representation of Asian/Pacific Islanders slightly decreased from 1.45 percent to 1.38 percent. Significantly, there was a considerable increase in the percentage of people with this surname identifying as Hispanic, rising from 0.97 percent in 2000 to 1.99 percent in 2010. The percentages for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both decades.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.65% | 94.79% | -0.9% |
| Hispanic | 0.97% | 1.99% | 105.15% |
| Two or More Races | 1.61% | 1.69% | 4.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.45% | 1.38% | -4.83% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |