2000
#114,852
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 141
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Schunemann
A German surname meaning "shoemaker" or "cobbler."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 131 Americans carry the last name Schunemann. That puts it at #146,495 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,616,445 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Schunemann surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
131
1 in 2,616,445
Census rank
#146,495
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
114
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 114 bearers of the surname Schunemann in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 146495th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Schunemann, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Schunemann
The surname SCHUNEMANN originates from Germany and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "schün," meaning beautiful or fair, and "mann," meaning man. The name was likely a descriptive surname given to someone with a fair or handsome appearance.
In its early days, the name was primarily concentrated in the northern regions of Germany, particularly in areas such as Schleswig-Holstein and Mecklenburg. Variations in spelling, such as SCHÜNEMANN and SCHUNEMAN, were common during that time period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SCHUNEMANN can be found in the church records of St. Peter's Church in Oldenburg, dating back to 1572. The record mentions a Johann SCHUNEMANN, who was a local merchant.
Another notable mention of the name comes from the 17th century, when a Heinrich SCHUNEMANN was listed as a landowner in the village of Emstek, in the present-day district of Cloppenburg, Lower Saxony.
In the 18th century, the name began to spread to other parts of Germany, with records showing SCHUNEMANN families in cities like Berlin and Hamburg. One prominent individual from this era was Johann Friedrich SCHUNEMANN (1720-1795), a renowned theologian and author from Mecklenburg.
As the Industrial Revolution took hold in the 19th century, many SCHUNEMANN families migrated to urban areas in search of employment. This included Friedrich Wilhelm SCHUNEMANN (1814-1892), a skilled craftsman who established a successful carpentry business in Berlin.
Another notable figure was Carl SCHUNEMANN (1832-1901), a respected educator and principal in the city of Lübeck. His contributions to the education system were widely recognized during his lifetime.
In the 20th century, the name SCHUNEMANN continued to be well-represented in various fields. One example is Hans SCHUNEMANN (1905-1988), a acclaimed German painter and sculptor whose works were exhibited throughout Europe.
While the SCHUNEMANN name has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration. However, its origins can be traced back to the northern regions of Germany, where it was likely first adopted as a descriptive surname centuries ago.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Schunemann
Among Census respondents with the surname Schunemann, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Schunemann bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Schunemann surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White98.2% · 112
- Hispanic or Latino1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Schunemann
Schunemann appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#130,610
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 130
-11 bearers (-7.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 15,758 places
2020
#146,495
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
-16 bearers (-12.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 15,885 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #114,852 | 141 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #130,610 | 130 | 0.04 | -11 bearers (-7.8%) | Down 15,758 places |
| 2020 | #146,495 | 114 | 0.04 | -16 bearers (-12.3%) | Down 15,885 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Schunemann surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #130,610 | #146,495 | -12.2% |
| Count | 130 | 114 | -12.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -4.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Schunemann bearers went from 130 to 114 (-12.3% change). The surname moved down 15,885 positions in the national ranking, going from #130,610 to #146,495.
FAQ
Schunemann surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Schunemann?
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the surname Schunemann. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,616,445 residents.
How common is Schunemann?
Schunemann ranks #146,495 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 114 people with the surname Schunemann. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (131), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Schunemann.
Has Schunemann become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Schunemann went from 130 recorded bearers to 114. That is a decrease of 16 (-12.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #130,610 to #146,495.
What does the Census say about the background of Schunemann?
Among Census respondents with the surname Schunemann, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Schunemann in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.2% (112 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Schunemann appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (98.2%), Hispanic (1.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Schunemann (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Schunemann mean?
A German surname meaning "shoemaker" or "cobbler." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Schunemann (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Schunemann?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.