Explore the Family Name Shonk
The meaning of Shonk
1. Americanized form of German Schank. 2. English (Kent and Essex): variant of Shank. 3. Possibly also an Americanized form of Czech Šonka (see Sonka).
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How common is the last name Shonk in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Shonk has slightly shifted over a decade. In 2000, the rank was 21039 with 1164 individuals bearing the name, representing a proportion of 0.43 per 100k people. However, by 2010, the surname's rank had slightly dropped to 21583, but the count increased to 1209, resulting in a proportion of 0.41 per 100k. This indicates a minor decrease in popularity by -2.59% and an increase in count by 3.87%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,039 | #21,583 | -2.59% |
| Count | 1,164 | 1,209 | 3.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.41 | -4.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shonk
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census illustrates some changes as well. In 2000, there were no identified Asian/Pacific Islander bearers of the surname Shonk, but this changed to 0.58% by 2010. Individuals identifying as two or more ethnicities increased from 0.69% to 1.08%. The majority of Shonks identified as White, though the percentage decreased slightly from 97.34% in 2000 to 95.95% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic also saw an increase from 1.37% to 1.99%. No changes were noted for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.34% | 95.95% | -1.43% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 1.99% | 45.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0.69% | 1.08% | 56.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.58% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |