Explore the Family Name Schnider
The meaning of Schnider
German: variant of Schneider. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schnider in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Schnider has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 31,014 in popularity with a count of 708. By 2010, it moved up to rank 30,916 with a count of 752, representing an increase of 6.21%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people saw a minimal decrease of -3.85%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,014 | #30,916 | 0.32% |
| Count | 708 | 752 | 6.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schnider
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts over the decade. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the surname Schnider identified as White (93.93%), and this slightly increased to 94.15% by 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic also rose from 2.40% to 2.66%. Interestingly, there was a new category in 2010, with 1.20% identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, even though this category had no representation in 2000. Those identifying as having two or more races decreased dramatically from 1.84% to 0.93%, and those identifying as Black dropped to zero in 2010 compared to 0.99% in 2000. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.93% | 94.15% | 0.23% |
| Hispanic | 2.4% | 2.66% | 10.83% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.2% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.84% | 0.93% | -49.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.99% | 0% | 0% |