Explore the Family Name Schnyder
The meaning of Schnyder
Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Schneider. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Manfred.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schnyder in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Schnyder has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Schnyder was ranked as the 49,767th most popular surname and by 2010, it dropped to the 49,999th position, a decline of around 0.47%. However, the census shows an increase in the number of individuals bearing this surname, from 396 in 2000 to 419 in 2010, a growth of about 5.81%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 6.67% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,767 | #49,999 | -0.47% |
| Count | 396 | 419 | 5.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schnyder
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates a diverse range of backgrounds among those with the Schnyder surname in the United States. Between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 75% to approximately 69.69%, while those identifying as Black increased from 18.94% to 21.48%. People identifying with two or more ethnic identities increased from 2.53% to 3.1%. There was also an increase in the proportion identifying as Hispanic, rising from 3.28% in 2000 to 4.53% in 2010. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75% | 69.69% | -7.08% |
| Black | 18.94% | 21.48% | 13.41% |
| Hispanic | 3.28% | 4.53% | 38.11% |
| Two or More Races | 2.53% | 3.1% | 22.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |