Explore the Family Name Schneller
The meaning of Schneller
1. German: from an agent derivative of Middle High German snellen ‘to hurry’, a nickname for a swift runner or an occupational name for an odd job man in trading centers who moved or handed on merchandise quickly. The word in Middle High German also had other meanings, including ‘penis’, so there is also the possibility of an obscene nickname. Compare Sneller. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname for a brisk or active man, from an inflected of German schnell ‘quick’. Compare Schnell.
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How common is the last name Schneller in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Schneller has seen a significant decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 20,727th most common surname with a count of 1,186 individuals, representing 0.44 per 100k people. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 26,695 with only 912 individuals carrying the name, reducing its proportion to 0.31 per 100k people. The overall drop in popularity and count represents a change of -28.79% and -23.1%, respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,727 | #26,695 | -28.79% |
| Count | 1,186 | 912 | -23.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.31 | -29.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schneller
The same Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Schneller. In 2000, 96.04% of those with this surname were identified as White, but this percentage slightly decreased to 94.52% in 2010. While there was no representation in the Asian/Pacific Islander or Black categories in both years, the proportions of those identifying as Hispanic and two or more races saw increases of 18.56% and 89.09%, respectively. Interestingly, there was an emergence of American Indian and Alaskan Native representation in 2010, which was not recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.04% | 94.52% | -1.58% |
| Hispanic | 1.94% | 2.3% | 18.56% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% | 2.08% | 89.09% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.66% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.59% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |