Explore the Family Name Schnittker
The meaning of Schnittker
North German: occupational name from Middle Low German sniddeker ‘joiner, woodcarver’. Compare Snedeker and Snitker. Some characteristic forenames: German Klaus.
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How common is the last name Schnittker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Schnittker has seen slight changes over the years. In 2000, the surname was ranked 55,481 in terms of popularity and had a count of 346. By 2010, the rank fell to 57,516, marking a decrease of approximately 3.67%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Schnittker surname increased by 2.31% to 354. However, when considering the proportion per 100k people, there was a decrease of 7.69%, indicating that the name's popularity did not keep pace with population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,481 | #57,516 | -3.67% |
| Count | 346 | 354 | 2.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schnittker
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Schnittker, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, there is a significant leaning towards one ethnicity. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. However, a significant percentage of individuals, 97.11% in 2000 and 97.46% in 2010, identified as White. This shows an increase of 0.36% over the decade, further cementing the strong association between the Schnittker surname and the White ethnicity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.11% | 97.46% | 0.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |