Explore the Family Name Schnorr
The meaning of Schnorr
German: variant of Schnurr.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schnorr in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schnorr has decreased over a decade. In 2000, the name ranked 33,333 in popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to 35,993, marking a decrease of nearly 8%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname went from 646 in 2000 to 623 in 2010, a decline of 3.56%. The proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 also declined by 12.5% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,333 | #35,993 | -7.98% |
| Count | 646 | 623 | -3.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.21 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schnorr
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Schnorr identify as White, with 95.36% in 2000 and 95.18% in 2010, showing a marginal decrease of 0.19%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 35.82%, going from 2.01% in 2000 to 2.73% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native increased by 20.43%, albeit from a low base of 0.93% in 2000 to 1.12% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black were not represented in either year. The proportion of individuals with two or more ethnic identities decreased by 13.98%, dropping from 0.93% in 2000 to 0.80% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.36% | 95.18% | -0.19% |
| Hispanic | 2.01% | 2.73% | 35.82% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.93% | 1.12% | 20.43% |
| Two or More Races | 0.93% | 0.8% | -13.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |