Explore the Family Name Schnurr
The meaning of Schnurr
German: 1. occupational name for a jester or a nickname for a prankster, from Middle High German snurrære ‘someone who made a rattling noise to attract attention’, ‘beggar, vagrant’. 2. metonymic occupational name for a night-watchman, from Middle High German snurre ‘rattle’; night-watchmen carried rattles. Some characteristic forenames: German Bernhard, Klaus, Otto, Uwe, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Schnurr in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schnurr saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, with its rank dropping from 23,221 to 23,647, a change of -1.83%. However, the count of individuals carrying the Schnurr surname actually increased during this period by 4.59%, from 1,025 in 2000 to 1,072 in 2010. Despite this increase, the proportion of people named Schnurr per 100k decreased slightly by -5.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,221 | #23,647 | -1.83% |
| Count | 1,025 | 1,072 | 4.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.36 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schnurr
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Schnurr has also experienced some changes, as per the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of those identifying as White has seen a slight decrease of -1.08% from 98.54% in 2000 to 97.48% in 2010. There has been an increase in the number of people with the Schnurr surname who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander and those who recognize themselves as having two or more races. In particular, the proportion of individuals self-identifying as belonging to two or more races had a significant increase of 105.08%, from 0.59% in 2000 to 1.21% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentages of those identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained static.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.54% | 97.48% | -1.08% |
| Two or More Races | 0.59% | 1.21% | 105.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.59% | 0.75% | 27.12% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |