Explore the Family Name Schnall
The meaning of Schnall
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name for a maker of buckles, Middle High German snalle, German Schnalle. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Avrohom, Emanuel, Leser, Meyer, Ra zel, Yael.
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How common is the last name Schnall in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schnall slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 51,233rd most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 57,516th spot, representing a change of -12.26%. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing this surname also declined from 382 to 354 during this period, a decrease of about 7.33%. The proportion of the surname Schnall per 100,000 people fell from 0.14 to 0.12, marking a drop of 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,233 | #57,516 | -12.26% |
| Count | 382 | 354 | -7.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schnall
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Schnall remained fairly consistent over the course of a decade, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority, around 97.38% in 2000 and 97.74% in 2010, identify as White. However, there was a noticeable change in the proportion of those identifying with two or more races, which was 1.31% in 2000 but dropped to 0% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals under this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.38% | 97.74% | 0.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |