Explore the Family Name Schnepf
The meaning of Schnepf
1. German: from Middle High German snepfe ‘snipe’, perhaps a metonymic occupational name for a birdcatcher, or a nickname from some characteristic of the bird. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Schnepf ‘snipe’. Some characteristic forenames: German Elfriede, Fritz, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Schnepf in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schnepf has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the last decade. In 2000, it ranked 29,210th in terms of commonality, while by 2010 it had dropped to 29,918th place, marking a -2.42% change. However, the actual count of individuals carrying the surname mildly increased from 764 to 785 between 2000 and 2010, a 2.75% uptick. The proportion per 100,000 people slightly dropped by -3.57%, indicating that while the total number of people with this surname grew, it did not keep pace with the overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,210 | #29,918 | -2.42% |
| Count | 764 | 785 | 2.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.27 | -3.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schnepf
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Schnepf surname. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The percentage of those identified as White decreased slightly from 97.38% in 2000 to 96.56% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, jumping from 1.18% in 2000 to 1.78% in 2010, a 50.85% increase. Furthermore, in 2010, a new category emerged with 1.27% of Schnepfs identifying as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.38% | 96.56% | -0.84% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 1.78% | 50.85% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.27% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |