Explore the Family Name Schneidewind
The meaning of Schneidewind
German: from Middle High German snīden ‘to cut’ + wind ‘wind’, probably a nickname for a vagrant or itinerant worker. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Frieda, Gerda.
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How common is the last name Schneidewind in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schneidewind has seen a small dip in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked as the 64,934th most common name, but by 2010, it had slipped to 69,579th place. This represents a decrease of 7.15%. The actual count of people with the Schneidewind surname also declined slightly from 286 in 2000 to 282 in 2010, a drop of 1.4%. The proportion of individuals with the Schneidewind surname per 100,000 people decreased by 9.09% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #69,579 | -7.15% |
| Count | 286 | 282 | -1.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schneidewind
In terms of ethnicity, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the vast majority of individuals with the surname Schneidewind identified as White. In 2000, the percentage stood at 98.60%, and despite a minor decrease of 1.82%, it remained high at 96.81% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Likewise, there were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.6% | 96.81% | -1.82% |
| 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% |