Explore the Family Name Schnaufer
The meaning of Schnaufer
German: nickname for someone who has difficulty breathing, from Middle High German snūfer ‘someone who pants or puffs’. Some characteristic forenames: German Theodor.
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How common is the last name Schnaufer in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schnaufer has seen some fluctuation in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 58,692 to 62,045, a decrease of 5.71%. However, the total count of individuals with this surname remained consistent at 323 in both census years. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people in the United States, around 0.12 had the surname Schnaufer in 2000, which slightly dropped to 0.11 by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,692 | #62,045 | -5.71% |
| Count | 323 | 323 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schnaufer
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Schnaufer identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. Specifically, 97.21% identified as White in 2000, decreasing slightly to 95.36% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased significantly from 1.86% in 2000 to 3.10% in 2010. No Schnaufers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.21% | 95.36% | -1.9% |
| Hispanic | 1.86% | 3.1% | 66.67% |
| 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% |