Explore the Family Name Schnitker
The meaning of Schnitker
North German: variant of Schnittker ‘joiner, woodcarver’. Some characteristic forenames: German Bernd, Detmar.
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How common is the last name Schnitker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schnitker has been relatively stable in terms of popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Schnitker ranked 34,599th in the list of most popular surnames, and by 2010 it had slipped slightly to 35,345th, representing a decline of 2.16%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of people with this surname increased by 2.91%, from 619 in 2000 to 637 in 2010. Nevertheless, its proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 4.35% from 0.23 to 0.22 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,599 | #35,345 | -2.16% |
| Count | 619 | 637 | 2.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schnitker
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Schnitker, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is overwhelmingly linked to individuals who identify as White. In 2000, 98.87% of individuals with the surname identified as White, and this figure remained nearly constant in 2010 at 98.59% — a slight decrease of 0.28%. In 2000, 0.81% of Schnitkers identified as Hispanic, but this figure was reported as zero in 2010. No Schnitkers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.87% | 98.59% | -0.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.81% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |