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

Shunkwiler, 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 Shunkwiler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shunkwiler in America

Shunkwiler is the 98982nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shunkwiler surname appeared 183 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 Shunkwiler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shunkwiler 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 Shunkwiler

The surname Shunkwiler is believed to have originated in Germany, dating back to the 16th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old German words "schunk" and "wiler," which translate to "ham" and "farm," respectively. This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who resided on a farm where ham or pork was produced.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Shunkwiler can be found in the town records of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, a historic town in Bavaria, Germany. In a document dated 1587, a certain Hans Shunkwiler is mentioned as a landowner and farmer in the area.

During the 17th century, the name Shunkwiler appeared in various regions of southern Germany, including Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria. In 1642, a record from the town of Ulm mentions a Johann Shunkwiler, who was a respected craftsman and member of the local guild.

As Germany experienced significant emigration in the 18th and 19th centuries, the Shunkwiler name began to appear in various parts of Europe and the Americas. In 1795, a family by the name of Shunkwiler is recorded as having settled in the Dutch province of Friesland.

One notable individual with the surname Shunkwiler was Karl Shunkwiler (1810-1892), a German-born philosopher and author who wrote extensively on ethics and moral philosophy. His works, such as "The Principles of Ethical Behavior" (1856), were widely read and influential in academic circles of the time.

Another prominent figure was Elizabeth Shunkwiler (1867-1942), a pioneering American educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded the Shunkwiler Academy for Girls in Philadelphia, which was one of the first institutions in the United States to offer advanced education opportunities for young women.

In the 20th century, the name Shunkwiler gained recognition through the work of Heinrich Shunkwiler (1903-1987), a German-born artist and sculptor who was celebrated for his avant-garde and expressionist works. His sculptures can be found in several major museums across Europe.

Johann Shunkwiler (1921-2003), a Swiss-born chemist, made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry. He is best known for his research on polymer synthesis and the development of new materials for industrial applications.

Lastly, Ingrid Shunkwiler (1945-2018) was a renowned German author and playwright whose works explored themes of identity, family, and the human condition. Her play, "The Shunkwiler Legacy," which delved into the complexities of her own family's history, received critical acclaim and numerous awards.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shunkwiler

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

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

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