Explore the Family Name Schnieders
The meaning of Schnieders
North German: patronymic from Schnieder.
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How common is the last name Schnieders in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schnieders has been slightly rising in popularity within the United States over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 28,460th most common name and increased to the 28,023rd position by 2010, showing a relative change of 1.54%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 789 in 2000 to 855 in 2010, marking an 8.37% rise while the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.29.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,460 | #28,023 | 1.54% |
| Count | 789 | 855 | 8.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schnieders
Turning to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census demonstrates that the majority of people with the Schnieders surname identify as White. Specifically, this ethnic identity saw a minor decrease, moving from 97.72% in 2000 to 96.73% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000. However, the 2010 data shows some diversification, with 0.82% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and 1.52% as Hispanic. The percentage of Schnieders identifying with two or more races decreased from 1.65% in 2000 to 0.58% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.72% | 96.73% | -1.01% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.52% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.82% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.65% | 0.58% | -64.85% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |