Explore the Family Name Schnier
The meaning of Schnier
1. North German: variant of Schneider. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): from southern Yiddish shnir ‘cord, rope’ (see Schnur).
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How common is the last name Schnier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schnier has seen a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 62,046 with 302 instances of the name, but by 2010, its ranking dropped to 66,553 and the count also decreased slightly to 297. The proportion per 100,000 people also dipped from 0.11 to 0.1, marking a decrease of 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,046 | #66,553 | -7.26% |
| Count | 302 | 297 | -1.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schnier
Regarding ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census showed that in 2000, almost all individuals with the surname Schnier identified as White, accounting for 98.68%. By 2010, this percentage had declined slightly to 96.63%. Interestingly, the Asian/Pacific Islander category witnessed an increase from 0% in 2000 to 2.02% in 2010. No changes were reported for those identifying as Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.68% | 96.63% | -2.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.02% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |