Explore the Family Name Schnack
The meaning of Schnack
North German: nickname for a talkative person, from Middle Low German snacken ‘to chatter’. Some characteristic forenames: German Franz, Fritz, Guenther, Helmut, Inge, Klaus, Otto.
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How common is the last name Schnack in the United States?
The surname Schnack showed a decline in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 38,524 among all surnames but fell to 46,219 by 2010, marking a 19.97% decrease. The number of individuals carrying this surname also dwindled from 540 in 2000 to 461 in 2010, a drop of about 14.63%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Schnack per 100,000 decreased by 20% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,524 | #46,219 | -19.97% |
| Count | 540 | 461 | -14.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.16 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schnack
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Schnack identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight dip of about 1.41%, reducing the percentage from 95.93% to 94.58%. During the same time frame, an increase was noted among those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, rising from 0.93% to 1.30% and 2.22% to 2.60% respectively. There was also a modest rise in the percentage of people identifying as two or more races, shifting from 0.93% to 1.08%. No individuals with this surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.93% | 94.58% | -1.41% |
| Hispanic | 2.22% | 2.6% | 17.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.93% | 1.3% | 39.78% |
| Two or More Races | 0.93% | 1.08% | 16.13% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |