Explore the Family Name Schnitz
The meaning of Schnitz
German: variant of Schnitzer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schnitz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schnitz has seen a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 66,274th most popular surname but fell to 69,170th position in 2010, marking a 4.37% decrease. However, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname saw a small increase from 279 in 2000 to 284 in 2010. This change in count represents an increase of 1.79%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,274 | #69,170 | -4.37% |
| Count | 279 | 284 | 1.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schnitz
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of people with the surname Schnitz identify as White, accounting for 95.34% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 95.42% in 2010. In contrast, representation within the Hispanic community declined by 29.88%, dropping from 2.51% in 2000 to 1.76% in 2010. The survey also recorded a small percentage identifying as having two or more races in 2010 (approximately 2.11%), which was not present in the 2000 data. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.34% | 95.42% | 0.08% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.11% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.51% | 1.76% | -29.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |