Explore the Family Name Schnee
The meaning of Schnee
1. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from German Schnee ‘snow’, Middle High German snē, snēw, a nickname for someone with white hair or an exceptionally pale complexion. This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine). The Jewish name is mainly artificial. 2. German: habitational name from any of several places in Lower Saxony and Westphalia named Schnee. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Florian, Frieda, Udo.
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How common is the last name Schnee in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schnee has seen a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. It was ranked 25,374th in 2000 and dropped to the 25,954th spot by 2010, indicating a decrease of 2.29 percent. However, despite its drop in rank, the number of individuals with this surname increased from 916 to 946 during this period, marking a growth rate of 3.28 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a small decline, dropping by 5.88 percent from 0.34 to 0.32.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,374 | #25,954 | -2.29% |
| Count | 916 | 946 | 3.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.32 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schnee
As far as the ethnicity of individuals with the Schnee surname is concerned, again referring to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 97.27 percent in 2000 to 95.88 percent in 2010. There was a notable surge in those identifying as Hispanic, increasing from 0.98 to 1.80 percent. In addition, a small proportion identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, showing an increase from 0.55 to 0.63 percent. Interestingly, in 2010, less than one percent began to identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, an ethnicity not recorded for this surname in 2000. No individuals with the Schnee surname identified as Black or belonging to two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.27% | 95.88% | -1.43% |
| Hispanic | 0.98% | 1.8% | 83.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.85% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.55% | 0.63% | 14.55% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |