Explore the Family Name Schnackenberg
The meaning of Schnackenberg
German: 1. topographic name from Schnackenberg, a field name in Lower Saxony. 2. possibly also an altered form of Schnackenburg, a habitational name from any of the places called Schnackenburg in Lower Saxony and eastern Germany. Compare Snakenberg. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Hermann.
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How common is the last name Schnackenberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Schnackenberg saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 41,657th in the United States, but dropped to the 42,455th spot by 2010, marking a 1.92% decrease in rank. Despite this fall in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the surname Schnackenberg increased from 492 to 511 during the same period, reflecting a growth of about 3.86%. However, when considering the proportion per 100k people, there was a decline of around 5.56%, moving from 0.18 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,657 | #42,455 | -1.92% |
| Count | 492 | 511 | 3.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schnackenberg
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a varied distribution among those bearing the Schnackenberg surname. The majority identified as White, making up 94.92% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 92.95% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander declined significantly from 1.83% to 1.17% over the decade. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races showed a marked increase from 1.22% to 1.96%. Additionally, the 2010 census showed a new appearance of Hispanic identity within the Schnackenberg population, at 2.54%, where no such identification was recorded in 2000. The Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained constant with no reported individuals in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.92% | 92.95% | -2.08% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.54% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 1.96% | 60.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.83% | 1.17% | -36.07% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |