Explore the Family Name Schnaible
The meaning of Schnaible
South German (Württemberg): from a Swabian diminutive of an agent derivative of Middle High German snouwen ‘to breathe heavily’, hence a nickname for someone who easily became breathless, or for a snorer. Some characteristic forenames: German Ernst, Otto.
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How common is the last name Schnaible in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schnaible has seen a notable increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname improved from 69,854 in 2000 to 63,873 in 2010, a change of 8.56%. Additionally, the count of individuals with the Schnaible surname increased by 19.08% during this period, from 262 people in 2000 to 312 people in 2010. This upward trend is also reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which saw an increase of 10% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,854 | #63,873 | 8.56% |
| Count | 262 | 312 | 19.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schnaible
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the vast majority of people with the Schnaible surname identify as White. This demographic accounted for 94.66% of all Schnaibles in 2000, and this figure increased to 97.76% in 2010, a change of 3.27%. The census recorded no individuals with the Schnaible surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. In 2000, a small percentage (2.29%) identified as belonging to two or more races, but this figure was reduced to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.66% | 97.76% | 3.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.29% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |