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

Schexnayder, 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 Schexnayder surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schexnayder in America

Schexnayder is the 12140th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schexnayder surname appeared 2,566 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Schexnayder.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schexnayder to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Schexnayder

The surname "SCHEXNAYDER" is of German origin, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, where it was likely derived from a combination of the German words "schexen" meaning "to jest" or "to mock," and "nayder," a term used to describe a tailor or seamstress.

The earliest known record of the name "SCHEXNAYDER" can be traced back to a 14th-century manuscript from the town of Augsburg, where a certain "Hans Schexnayder" was mentioned as a local tailor. It is possible that the name initially referred to a tailor or seamstress known for their playful or jesting nature, or perhaps for their skill in creating intricate and elaborate garments.

In the 16th century, the name "SCHEXNAYDER" appeared in various parish records and tax rolls throughout Bavaria and neighboring regions, indicating its spread across southern Germany. One notable figure from this period was Johann Schexnayder (1524-1597), a prosperous merchant and landowner in the city of Nuremberg.

As the centuries passed, the name "SCHEXNAYDER" continued to be associated with tailors, seamstresses, and textile workers, but also became more widespread among other professions. In the late 18th century, a certain Friedrich Schexnayder (1749-1821) was a respected scholar and professor of philosophy at the University of Jena.

The 19th century saw the name "SCHEXNAYDER" spread beyond Germany, as many individuals bearing this surname emigrated to other parts of Europe and the Americas in search of new opportunities. One notable figure from this period was Wilhelm Schexnayder (1816-1891), a German-born engineer who played a significant role in the construction of the first transcontinental railroad in the United States.

Another prominent individual was Helene Schexnayder (1879-1962), a German-American artist and illustrator renowned for her intricate botanical illustrations and landscapes. Her works were widely exhibited and can be found in various museum collections across the United States.

While the surname "SCHEXNAYDER" has its roots in Germany, it has since been embraced by families and individuals across the globe, each with their own unique stories and contributions to their respective communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schexnayder

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

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 Schexnayder 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Schexnayder has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 Schexnayder was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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