Explore the Family Name Snaith
The meaning of Snaith
English: habitational name from Snaith in Yorkshire. The placename derives from Old Norse sneith ‘slice of land, piece of land cut off’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Snaith in the United States?
The surname Snaith saw an increase in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was the 94,676th most popular surname with a count of 179, representing about 0.07 per 100,000 people in the population. By 2010, it had risen to the 84,136th position due to an increase in individuals bearing the name to 223 or roughly 0.08 per 100,000 people. This represents an upward shift of 11.13% in rank and a 24.58% increase in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #94,676 | #84,136 | 11.13% |
| Count | 179 | 223 | 24.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.08 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Snaith
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Snaith surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, a majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 77.65% to 74.89%. Black representation increased from 16.76% to 20.18%, while Hispanic representation also appeared in 2010 at 2.69%. The category of two or more races was reported in 2000 at 3.91%, but showed no data in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.65% | 74.89% | -3.55% |
| Black | 16.76% | 20.18% | 20.41% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.69% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.91% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |