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

Schoening, 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 Schoening surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schoening in America

Schoening is the 15907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schoening surname appeared 1,827 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 Schoening.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schoening 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 Schoening

The surname Schoening is of German origin, derived from the Old German word "schön," meaning "beautiful" or "fair." It is believed to have originated in the regions of northern Germany during the medieval period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Schoening can be found in the town of Schöningen, located in the district of Helmstedt in Lower Saxony, Germany. The town's name, which dates back to the 13th century, is thought to be the source of the surname.

In the 15th century, records show a Johannes Schonynge listed as a resident of the city of Lübeck, located in the German state of Schleswig-Holstein. This is one of the earliest documented uses of the surname in its modern spelling.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Schoening name appeared in various historical records and manuscripts, particularly in the regions of Lower Saxony and Schleswig-Holstein. One notable example is Hans Schoening, a merchant and alderman in the city of Hamburg, who lived from 1535 to 1610.

Another prominent figure bearing the Schoening surname was Johann Schoening, a German composer and organist who lived from 1640 to 1688. He was known for his contributions to the development of the Lutheran church music tradition.

In the 18th century, the Schoening family had several members who achieved recognition in various fields. Christian Schoening (1714-1790) was a German theologian and author, while Johann Friedrich Schoening (1744-1810) was a renowned historian and archaeologist.

As the Schoening family spread throughout Germany and beyond, the surname took on various spellings, such as Schöning, Schöningh, and Schöninger. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and naming conventions.

One notable figure from the 19th century was Friedrich Schoening (1816-1892), a German architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings in Berlin and other cities.

Throughout its history, the Schoening surname has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including scholars, artists, and professionals, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Germany and the broader Germanic regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schoening

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

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

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