Explore the Family Name Schnitzius
The meaning of Schnitzius
German: occupational name for a woodworker, from a Latinized form of Schnitzer.
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How common is the last name Schnitzius in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schnitzius saw a slight increase from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Schnitzius was ranked 78,326th in terms of popularity and had a frequency of 227 occurrences. However, by 2010, its rank improved to 77,012 with an increased count of 249, marking an approximate growth rate of 1.68%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.08 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,326 | #77,012 | 1.68% |
| Count | 227 | 249 | 9.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schnitzius
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Schnitzius identify as White, accounting for 96.92% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 97.19% in 2010. A small percentage identified as Hispanic in 2000, but no individuals reported this ethnic identity in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or of two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.92% | 97.19% | 0.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.64% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |