Explore the Family Name Schnieder
The meaning of Schnieder
North German: variant of Schneider. Some characteristic forenames: German Bernd, Franz, Helmut.
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How common is the last name Schnieder in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schnieder has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Schnieder was ranked 29,142nd most popular name and it fell to 33,036th position in 2010, marking a decline of 13.36%. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 766 to 693 during this period, indicating a decrease of 9.53%. Accordingly, the proportion per 100k people also fell by 17.86%, from 0.28 to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,142 | #33,036 | -13.36% |
| Count | 766 | 693 | -9.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.23 | -17.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schnieder
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identities associated with the surname Schnieder. The majority of individuals with this last name identify as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 95.95% in 2000 to 93.94% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw the most significant change, increasing from 1.44% to 3.32%, which represents a growth of 130.56%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black also increased from 0.78% to 1.15%, a rise of 47.44%. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander declined by 25.64%, going from 1.17% to 0.87%. There were no changes noted for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native or belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.95% | 93.94% | -2.09% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 3.32% | 130.56% |
| Black | 0.78% | 1.15% | 47.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.17% | 0.87% | -25.64% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |