Find out how popular the last name Schaney is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Schaney.

Schaney, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Schaney surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schaney in America

Schaney is the 138304th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schaney surname appeared 121 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Schaney.

The history of the last name Schaney

The surname SCHANEY has its origins in Germany, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "schone," meaning "beautiful" or "lovely." This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a descriptive term or nickname for someone considered attractive or visually appealing.

One of the earliest documented references to the SCHANEY surname can be found in the parish records of the town of Kirchheim unter Teck in the state of Baden-Württemberg, where a certain Hans Schaney was mentioned in an entry dated 1587. This indicates that the name was already well-established in the region during the late 16th century.

By the 17th century, variations of the SCHANEY spelling began to emerge, such as Schöney, Schöni, and Schönei, reflecting the influence of local dialects and scribal conventions. These variants were predominantly found in the regions of Swabia and Franconia, which were centers of cultural and linguistic diversity within the Holy Roman Empire.

In the 18th century, the SCHANEY name gained prominence with the birth of Johann Andreas Schaney (1720-1795), a renowned German painter and engraver known for his religious works and portraits. His artistic contributions helped elevate the family name's recognition within the cultural circles of the time.

Another notable bearer of the SCHANEY surname was Friedrich Schaney (1789-1864), a German philosopher and theologian who made significant contributions to the fields of ethics and metaphysics. His writings and teachings at the University of Tübingen garnered him widespread respect among his contemporaries.

The 19th century saw the SCHANEY name spread beyond the borders of Germany, with several individuals emigrating to other parts of Europe and the Americas. One such example is Wilhelm Schaney (1842-1912), a German-American industrialist who established a successful manufacturing company in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, specializing in textile machinery.

In addition to these notable figures, the SCHANEY surname has been associated with various place names throughout Germany, such as Schaneydorf, a village in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, and Schaney, a municipality in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate. These place names likely derived from individuals bearing the SCHANEY surname who settled in or founded these locations.

While the SCHANEY name may not be among the most common surnames in the world today, its rich history and cultural significance within Germany and the German diaspora serve as a testament to its enduring legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schaney

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Schaney.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Schaney was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Schaney was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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