Explore the Family Name Schnick
The meaning of Schnick
German: either from Middle Low German snicke ‘small ship (for fishing)’, presumably a metonymic occupational name for a sailor, or from Middle High German sneck ‘snail’, a nickname for a slow person. Some characteristic forenames: German Ernst, Otto.
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How common is the last name Schnick in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Schnick has seen a decline over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked at 47,575 and by 2010, its rank had dropped to 68,949, marking a decrease of approximately 44.93%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the surname Schnick also fell from 419 in 2000 to 285 in 2010, indicating a decrease of nearly 31.98%. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 people in the United States also declined from 0.16 to 0.1 during the same period, reflecting a decrease of 37.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,575 | #68,949 | -44.93% |
| Count | 419 | 285 | -31.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.1 | -37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schnick
When examining the ethnicity distribution of the surname Schnick according to the Decennial U.S. Census, we can observe a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. The vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, making up 98.33% in 2000 and 95.09% in 2010. This indicates a marginal decrease of 3.30% over the decade. The data also shows an emergence of Hispanic identity among those with the surname, rising from 0% in 2000 to 2.11% in 2010. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, and Two or more races remained unchanged and represented no individuals with the surname Schnick in both the mentioned years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.33% | 95.09% | -3.3% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.11% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |