Explore the Family Name Schnipke
The meaning of Schnipke
Probably an altered form of German Schnittker, or a nickname for someone with a conspicuous cap, from Low German snip ‘tip (on a cap)’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schnipke in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data on the surname Schnipke, slight changes were observed in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 41,859 nationally but dropped slightly to 42,030 in 2010, a small change of -0.41%. However, the number of people bearing the surname increased by 5.73% during this period, from 489 to 517. The proportion per 100,000 population remained constant at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,859 | #42,030 | -0.41% |
| Count | 489 | 517 | 5.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schnipke
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly identified with white ethnicity, with an increase from 98.36% in 2000 to 98.45% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased from 1.43% to 1.35% over the same period. There were no recorded instances of the surname being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year. Instances of multiple races were also not reported.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.36% | 98.45% | 0.09% |
| Hispanic | 1.43% | 1.35% | -5.59% |
| 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% |