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

Sheinfeld, 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 Sheinfeld surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sheinfeld in America

Sheinfeld is the 93921st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sheinfeld surname appeared 195 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 Sheinfeld.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sheinfeld 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 Sheinfeld

The surname SHEINFELD originates from the German-Jewish communities of Eastern Europe, particularly in what is now Poland and Ukraine, in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It is likely derived from the Yiddish term "shayn feld," meaning "beautiful field," suggesting that the name may have originated as a descriptive name for someone who lived near a scenic meadow or open area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SHEINFELD can be found in the Prussian census records of the 1820s, where it appears as a variant spelling of "Schönfeld," a more common German surname with a similar meaning. This suggests that the SHEINFELD spelling may have emerged as a result of linguistic and cultural assimilation among Jewish communities in the region.

During the 19th century, as many Eastern European Jews immigrated to the United States and other parts of the world, the SHEINFELD name began to appear in various records and documents. One notable early bearer of the name was Isaac SHEINFELD (1832-1912), a merchant and philanthropist who settled in New York City and became a prominent member of the local Jewish community.

Another significant figure in the history of the SHEINFELD name was Hannah SHEINFELD (1870-1955), a Polish-born writer and activist who emigrated to the United States and became involved in the labor and women's rights movements. Her memoir, "Memories of a Rebel," published in 1935, provides valuable insights into the experiences of Jewish immigrants in the early 20th century.

In the realm of academia, the name SHEINFELD is associated with Solomon SHEINFELD (1888-1973), a renowned linguist and scholar of Yiddish literature. Born in Ukraine, SHEINFELD spent much of his career teaching at universities in the United States and Israel, making significant contributions to the study of Yiddish language and culture.

Another noteworthy individual with the SHEINFELD surname was Rosa SHEINFELD (1897-1985), a Russian-born artist and sculptor who lived and worked in Paris for most of her career. Her works, which often explored themes of motherhood and family, are held in collections around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

While the name SHEINFELD may not be as widespread as some other surnames, its history reflects the diverse experiences and contributions of the Jewish diaspora, spanning several continents and centuries. From merchants and activists to scholars and artists, those who have borne this name have left an indelible mark on the cultural and intellectual landscapes of various communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sheinfeld

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

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

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