Explore the Family Name Schneider
The meaning of Schneider
1. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a tailor, literally ‘cutter’, from Middle High German snīder, German Schneider, Yiddish shnayder. The same term was sometimes used to denote a woodcutter. This surname is also established in many other parts of Europe, notably in France (Alsace and Lorraine), the Netherlands, Hungary, Poland, and Czechia. In Czechia, Slovakia, Croatia, and Slovenia it is also established in Slavicized forms (see 2 below). In part, Schneider is a Gottscheerish (i.e. Gottschee German) surname, originating from the Kočevsko region in Lower Carniola, Slovenia (see Kocevar). Compare Sneider 1, Snider 1, and Snyder 1. 2. Germanized form of Czech, Slovak, Croatian, and Slovenian Šnajdr or Šnajder, and Czech Šneidr, Šneider, Šnejdr, and Šnejder, surnames of German origin (see above). Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Hans, Otto, Franz, Erwin, Fritz, Dieter, Manfred, Heinz, Alois, Ewald, Helmut.
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How common is the last name Schneider in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schneider saw a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 272nd most popular surname with a count of 100,553; whereas by 2010, its rank had fallen to 312 even though the count increased slightly to 101,290. This indicates that while the number of people with the Schneider surname grew, other surnames became more prevalent. The proportion of people with the Schneider surname per 100,000 also decreased from 37.27 to 34.34.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #272 | #312 | -14.71% |
| Count | 100,553 | 101,290 | 0.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 37.27 | 34.34 | -7.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schneider
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Schneider surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identified as White in both 2000 (96.67%) and 2010 (95.35%), although there was a slight decrease over the decade. While the percentage of those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, and Black remained relatively low, each of these categories saw an increase from 2000 to 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander category saw the greatest increase at 37.21%, followed by Hispanic at 53.19%, and Black at 30.30%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained stable.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.67% | 95.35% | -1.37% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 2.16% | 53.19% |
| Two or More Races | 0.9% | 1.2% | 33.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.43% | 0.59% | 37.21% |
| Black | 0.33% | 0.43% | 30.3% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.27% | 0.27% | 0% |
Schneider ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Schneider is French & German, which comprises 37.0% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (29.5%) and Ashkenazi Jewish (11.5%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Italian, Scandinavian, Spanish & Portuguese, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| French & German | 37.0% |
| British & Irish | 29.5% |
| Ashkenazi Jewish | 11.5% |
| Other | 21.9% |
Possible origins of the surname Schneider
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Schneider have recent ancestry locations in United Kingdom and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 68.60% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 68.50% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 68.40% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 68.30% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 68.10% |
What Schneider haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Schneider is R-U152, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-U152 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-P311 and R-CTS241, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Hoffman, Meyer, Schmidt, Becker, Wagner, Miller, Snyder, Fischer, Kramer, Weber.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Schneider surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Schneider have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Schneider" Surname 42.8%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Schneider" Surname 25.1%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Schneider" Surname 19.3%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Schneider" Surname 16.7%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Schneider?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Schneider are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition