Explore the Family Name Schnetzer
The meaning of Schnetzer
German: variant of Schnitzer. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Manfred, Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schnetzer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schnetzer saw its popularity slightly decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 49,057th most common name in the U.S., but by 2010 the rank had slipped to 50,362. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of people with the Schnetzer surname increased from 403 to 415, indicating a growth of approximately 3%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,057 | #50,362 | -2.66% |
| Count | 403 | 415 | 2.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schnetzer
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Schnetzer. In 2000, individuals identifying as White accounted for 98.51% of all Schnetzers. This demographic remains dominant in 2010, even though it has seen a decrease to 94.46%. Interestingly, the 2010 census shows a new group emerging among the Schnetzers: those identifying with two or more races. However, no Schnetzers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.51% | 94.46% | -4.11% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.93% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |