Explore the Family Name Schneeman
The meaning of Schneeman
Americanized form of German Schneemann: habitational name for someone from Schneen near Göttingen or Schnee (see Schnee 2), with the addition of Middle High German man ‘man’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Otto.
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How common is the last name Schneeman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schneeman ranked 53,659 in popularity in 2000 and slightly dropped to 55,386 by 2010, marking a decrease of 3.22%. Despite this dip in popularity rank, the number of people with the Schneeman surname actually increased from 361 in 2000 to 371 in 2010, indicating a 2.77% growth. The proportion per 100k people remained consistent at 0.13 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,659 | #55,386 | -3.22% |
| Count | 361 | 371 | 2.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schneeman
In terms of ethnic identity, the Schneeman surname is predominantly associated with individuals of White ethnicity, as shown by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In both 2000 and 2010, approximately 99.17% and 99.19% respectively of those with the Schneeman surname identified as White, with a marginal increase of 0.02% over the ten years. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or reported being of two or more races during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.17% | 99.19% | 0.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |