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

Schoeberlein, 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 Schoeberlein surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schoeberlein in America

Schoeberlein is the 112568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schoeberlein surname appeared 156 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 Schoeberlein.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schoeberlein 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 Schoeberlein

The surname SCHOEBERLEIN has its origins in Germany, tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the German words "Schober," meaning a stack or heap, and "Lein," a diminutive suffix, indicating a small stack or heap. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or worked with grain stacks.

The earliest known record of the name SCHOEBERLEIN dates back to the 14th century in the region of Bavaria, Germany. In a 1379 document from the town of Augsburg, a certain Hans Schoberlein is mentioned as a landowner. This indicates that the family may have held a respectable social standing at the time.

Throughout the centuries, the name has appeared in various forms, such as Schoberlein, Schöberlein, and Schöberlin, reflecting regional variations in spelling and pronunciation. One notable figure was Johannes Schöberlein (1585-1649), a German Lutheran theologian and professor at the University of Jena, who authored several religious treatises.

In the 18th century, the SCHOEBERLEIN name surfaced in the records of the principality of Ansbach, in modern-day Bavaria. A certain Georg Schoeberlein (1712-1788) was a well-known blacksmith and craftsman, renowned for his intricate metalwork designs.

As the name spread across German-speaking regions, it also found its way into neighboring countries. In Switzerland, for instance, a prominent figure was Karl Schoeberlein (1804-1879), a Swiss politician and lawyer who served as the President of the Swiss Federal Council in 1858.

Another notable bearer of the SCHOEBERLEIN name was Ludovica Schoeberlein (1820-1892), a German educator and pioneer in the field of women's education. She founded several schools and advocated for equal educational opportunities for girls and young women.

In the 20th century, the name gained recognition through Hans Schoeberlein (1901-1984), a German-American architect who designed several iconic buildings in the United States, including the Guggenheim Museum in New York City.

While the SCHOEBERLEIN surname may have evolved over time and across different regions, its roots can be traced back to the German-speaking areas of Europe, where it originated as a descriptive name related to agricultural activities and rural life.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schoeberlein

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

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

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