Explore the Family Name Schneeberg
The meaning of Schneeberg
1. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from any of several places in Germany, Bohemia, and Austria named Schneeberg. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name composed of German Schnee ‘snow’ + Berg ‘mountain’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Schneeberg in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schneeberg in the United States saw a minor decline between 2000 and 2010. The surname's rank dropped by 4.89% from 80,216 in 2000 to 84,136 in 2010. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname slightly increased by 1.36%, from 220 in 2000 to 223 in 2010. The proportion of people per 100,000 with the surname Schneeberg remained steady at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,216 | #84,136 | -4.89% |
| Count | 220 | 223 | 1.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schneeberg
In terms of ethnicity, the Census data reveals that the vast majority of those with the Schneeberg surname identify as white. In 2000, approximately 97.27% of Schneebergs identified as white, although this figure dropped by 4.11% to 93.27% in 2010. Notably, the 2010 data indicates a small percentage (3.14%) of individuals with this surname identifying as Black, a category not represented in the 2000 data. No significant representation of other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native was observed in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.27% | 93.27% | -4.11% |
| Black | 0% | 3.14% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |