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

Schornstein, 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 Schornstein surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schornstein in America

Schornstein is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schornstein surname appeared 117 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 Schornstein.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schornstein 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 Schornstein

The surname Schornstein has its origins in the German language and can be traced back to the late medieval period in Central Europe. It is derived from the German words "Schornstein," which translates to "chimney" or "smokestack." This surname likely originated as a descriptive name for someone who lived near a prominent chimney or smokestack, or for someone who worked as a chimney sweep or in a related trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Schornstein can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of historical documents from the region of Saxony, Germany, dating back to the 13th century. In this codex, a certain "Henricus Schornstein" is mentioned as a witness to a land transaction in the year 1267.

During the late Middle Ages and the Renaissance period, the Schornstein surname appeared in various records and manuscripts across German-speaking regions. For instance, in the city of Nuremberg, a family by the name of Schornstein is documented as having lived in the area since the 15th century. One notable member of this family was Hans Schornstein (1472-1538), a respected goldsmith and metalworker who crafted intricate pieces for the wealthy patrons of his time.

In the 17th century, the Schornstein surname was also found in the records of the Duchy of Württemberg, a historical state in southwestern Germany. One example is Johann Georg Schornstein (1615-1689), a Lutheran theologian and professor at the University of Tübingen, who gained recognition for his scholarly works on biblical exegesis.

As the name spread across German-speaking regions, variations in spelling emerged, such as Schornstain, Schornstain, and Schornsteen. These variations often reflected regional dialects and linguistic differences within the German language.

Another noteworthy individual bearing the Schornstein surname was Karl Friedrich Schornstein (1765-1837), a German musician and composer who lived during the Classical period. He was known for his contributions to the development of wind instrument techniques and compositions for wind ensembles.

Throughout history, the Schornstein surname has also been found in other parts of Europe, likely due to migration and the spread of German-speaking communities. Examples include Joachim Schornstein (1892-1965), a Norwegian painter and artist who gained recognition for his landscapes and portraits, and Émile Schornstein (1875-1942), a French architect and urban planner who contributed to the design of several notable buildings in Paris.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schornstein

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

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

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