Explore the Family Name Schnepper
The meaning of Schnepper
South German: nickname for a chatterer, from an agent derivative of Middle High German snappen ‘to chatter’. Some characteristic forenames: German Willi.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schnepper in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Schnepper saw a slight decrease in rank from 66,676 in 2000 to 67,318 in 2010, marking a slight fall in popularity by -0.96%. However, despite the drop in rank, the actual count of people with the Schnepper surname increased from 277 to 293 during the same period, indicating an increase of 5.78%. The proportion per 100,000 individuals remained consistent at 0.1 both in 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,676 | #67,318 | -0.96% |
| Count | 277 | 293 | 5.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schnepper
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, in both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of the Schnepper surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives. The Schnepper surname was predominantly associated with the White ethnic identity, accounting for 98.19% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 97.61% in 2010. This represented a minor shift of -0.59% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.19% | 97.61% | -0.59% |
| 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% |