Explore the Family Name Schnurbusch
The meaning of Schnurbusch
German: nickname for a hunter, from Middle High German snurren (of hounds) ‘to pick up the quarry’s scent’ + busch ‘bush, thicket’.
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How common is the last name Schnurbusch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Schnurbusch saw some fluctuation between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked at 53,659, but this slipped to 56,073 in 2010, representing a decrease of 4.5%. However, the actual count of individuals with this last name slightly increased from 361 in 2000 to 365 in 2010, reflecting a modest growth of 1.11%. There was a marginal decline of 7.69% in its proportion per 100,000 people, moving from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,659 | #56,073 | -4.5% |
| Count | 361 | 365 | 1.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schnurbusch
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Schnurbusch surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were no significant shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this last name identified as White, accounting for 96.4% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.89% in 2010. The Hispanic representation decreased by approximately 30.69%, from 2.77% in 2000 to 1.92% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races emerged in 2010, making up 1.37% of the Schnurbusch population. Other ethnicities, such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, had either zero or suppressed data for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.4% | 95.89% | -0.53% |
| Hispanic | 2.77% | 1.92% | -30.69% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.37% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |