Explore the Family Name Schnakenberg
The meaning of Schnakenberg
German: variant of Schnackenberg. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Eldor, Juergen, Wilhelm.
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How common is the last name Schnakenberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schnakenberg has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 38,771st most popular in the U.S., dropping to 41,799th by 2010, representing a 7.81% decrease. The actual number of individuals with this last name also declined over this period, from 536 in 2000 to 520 in 2010, a slight decrease of 2.99%. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Schnakenberg per 100,000 residents fell from 0.2 to 0.18, a 10% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,771 | #41,799 | -7.81% |
| Count | 536 | 520 | -2.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schnakenberg
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Schnakenberg identified as White, though this percentage dropped from 97.76% in 2000 to 94.62% in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of Schnakenbergs identifying as Hispanic saw significant growth during this period, rising from 1.68% to 4.42%, which represents an increase of 163.10%. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.76% | 94.62% | -3.21% |
| Hispanic | 1.68% | 4.42% | 163.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |