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

Schoenike, 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 Schoenike surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schoenike in America

Schoenike is the 77522nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schoenike surname appeared 247 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 Schoenike.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schoenike 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 Schoenike

The surname "SCHOENIKE" is of German origin and dates back to the late Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the region of Saxony, specifically in the area around the city of Leipzig. The name is derived from the Old German word "schön," which means "beautiful," and the suffix "-ike," which was a common ending for surnames during that period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "SCHOENIKE" can be found in a document from the year 1492, where it appears as "Schönike." This spelling variation was common in those times, as standardized spelling was not yet widely practiced. It is possible that the name was initially given as a descriptive surname, referring to someone who was considered attractive or lived in a particularly scenic area.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name "SCHOENIKE" began to spread beyond Saxony as families migrated to other parts of Germany and neighboring regions. In 1612, a record mentions a "Hans Schoenike" from the town of Grimma, near Leipzig. Another notable figure was Bartholomäus Schoenike (1585-1647), a Lutheran pastor who served in the city of Magdeburg.

As the centuries passed, the name "SCHOENIKE" continued to appear in various historical records and documents. In 1729, a "Johann Schoenike" is listed as a landowner in the village of Neudorf, near Dresden. Around the same time, a "Christoph Schoenike" (1701-1782) was a respected merchant and citizen of the city of Erfurt.

One of the most prominent individuals with the surname "SCHOENIKE" was Carl Friedrich Schoenike (1811-1891), a German philosopher and author who wrote extensively on the subjects of ethics and aesthetics. He was born in the town of Gräfenhainichen and spent much of his life in Leipzig.

Another notable figure was the German painter and illustrator, Theodor Schoenike (1856-1919), who was known for his depictions of rural life and landscapes. He was born in the town of Zittau and studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Dresden.

While the name "SCHOENIKE" is not as common today as it once was, it remains a part of the rich cultural heritage of Germany, with its origins tracing back to the beautiful landscapes and historic towns of Saxony.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schoenike

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

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

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