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

Schottenstein, 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 Schottenstein surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schottenstein in America

Schottenstein is the 113155th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schottenstein surname appeared 155 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 Schottenstein.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schottenstein 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 Schottenstein

The surname SCHOTTENSTEIN has its origins in the German language, tracing back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the region known as Saxony-Anhalt, located in central Germany. The name is derived from the Germanic words "schott" and "stein," meaning "Scot" and "stone" respectively, suggesting a connection to Scottish settlers or immigrants who may have established themselves in this region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SCHOTTENSTEIN surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Anhaltinus, a collection of historical documents from the principality of Anhalt, dating back to the 13th century. This document mentions a certain "Heinrich Schottenstein" who held land and property in the town of Zerbst, located in present-day Saxony-Anhalt.

During the 16th century, the SCHOTTENSTEIN name appeared in various church records and legal documents across central Germany. Notable individuals from this period include Johannes Schottenstein (1525-1587), a renowned scholar and theologian from Leipzig, and Christoph Schottenstein (1562-1626), a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Halle.

As the centuries progressed, members of the SCHOTTENSTEIN family dispersed across different regions of Germany and beyond. In the 18th century, Wilhelm Schottenstein (1718-1792) gained recognition as a respected lawyer and legal advisor in the Prussian court system.

The 19th century saw the rise of the SCHOTTENSTEIN name in the world of academia and intellectual pursuits. August Schottenstein (1805-1875) was a celebrated philosopher and author, known for his works on ethics and moral philosophy. His contemporary, Karl Schottenstein (1819-1897), made significant contributions to the field of linguistics and philology.

Crossing into the 20th century, one of the most notable figures bearing the SCHOTTENSTEIN surname was Max Schottenstein (1887-1964), a prominent businessman and philanthropist from Frankfurt. He played a crucial role in the development of the city's Jewish community and supported various educational and cultural initiatives.

While these examples highlight the historical presence and legacy of the SCHOTTENSTEIN name, it is important to note that the surname's origins and evolution are deeply rooted in the cultural and linguistic fabric of central Germany, particularly the regions around Saxony-Anhalt.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schottenstein

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

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

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