Explore the Family Name Shonkwiler
The meaning of Shonkwiler
Americanized form of German Schankweiler.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shonkwiler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Shonkwiler experienced a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 32,567 and dropped to 34,539 in 2010, a change of -6.06%. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased from 665 to 655, a marginal reduction of -1.5%. Consequently, when measured as a proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decline of -12.0%, moving from 0.25 to 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,567 | #34,539 | -6.06% |
| Count | 665 | 655 | -1.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.22 | -12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shonkwiler
Looking at the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Shonkwiler remained largely unchanged over the decade. The overwhelming majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, increasing slightly from 97.14% in 2000 to 97.40% in 2010. There was no record of any individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was an increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, from 0.90% to 1.83%. Those reporting two or more races in 2000 were absent in the 2010 census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.14% | 97.4% | 0.27% |
| Hispanic | 0.9% | 1.83% | 103.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.35% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |