Explore the Family Name Shoenfelt
The meaning of Shoenfelt
Americanized form of German Schönfeld (see Schoenfeld).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shoenfelt in the United States?
The surname Shoenfelt saw a rise in popularity from the year 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it was ranked 64,008th most popular, but by 2010, it climbed to be the 61,585th most popular surname, showing an increase of 3.79%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, from 291 to 326, marking a growth of 12.03%. However, the proportion per 100k people remained steady at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,008 | #61,585 | 3.79% |
| Count | 291 | 326 | 12.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shoenfelt
When examining the ethnic identity tied to the surname Shoenfelt, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly associated with those identifying as White. In 2000, 99.31% of individuals with this surname identified as White, though this figure fell slightly to 97.55% in 2010, marking a decrease of 1.77%. There were no significant changes or numbers regarding association with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories during this period. It is noteworthy that the data for some ethnicities was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.31% | 97.55% | -1.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |