Explore the Family Name Schneeberger
The meaning of Schneeberger
German: habitational name for someone from any of the places called Schneeberg.
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How common is the last name Schneeberger in the United States?
The surname Schneeberger, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, the name was ranked 25,908th in terms of prevalence, and by 2010, it had slightly slipped to the 26,747th position, marking a change of -3.24%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased modestly from 891 to 910 between the two years, indicating a growth of 2.13%. Although the overall proportion per 100k fell by -6.06%, it still remained quite low at 0.31 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,908 | #26,747 | -3.24% |
| Count | 891 | 910 | 2.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.31 | -6.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schneeberger
In terms of its ethnic identity distribution, the Schneeberger surname is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.75% of Schneebergers identified as White, which rose to 97.58% by 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic also saw an increase of 37.5%, from 0.56% in 2000 to 0.77% in 2010. Notably, there were no recorded individuals identifying as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, a drop from the minuscule percentages in 2000. Similarly, no one with this surname identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, unlike in 2000 when they constituted 0.79%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.75% | 97.58% | 0.86% |
| Two or More Races | 1.35% | 0.99% | -26.67% |
| Hispanic | 0.56% | 0.77% | 37.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.56% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.79% | 0% | 0% |