Explore the Family Name Snare
The meaning of Snare
1. Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farms named Snare, from snar ‘brushwood, thicket’. 2. English (Norfolk): variant of Snarr.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Snare in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Snare' has seen a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 'Snare' ranked 28,912th in frequency, but by 2010 it had slipped to 30,600th—a decrease of 5.84%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also slightly declined from 774 in 2000 to 762 in 2010, a reduction of 1.55%. The proportion of 'Snares' per 100,000 people also saw a drop of 10.34%, from 0.29 to 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,912 | #30,600 | -5.84% |
| Count | 774 | 762 | -1.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.26 | -10.34% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Snare
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Snare', the Decennial U.S. Census shows some interesting changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of 'Snares' identifying as White fell marginally from 96.25% to 93.96%, a change of -2.38%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased slightly from 0.78% to 0.92%, marking a 17.95% increase. The most significant changes were among those identifying as 'Two or more races' which increased by 125.86% (from 1.16% to 2.62%) and those identifying as Hispanic, which rose sharply by 135.90% (from 0.78% to 1.84%). No Snares identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.25% | 93.96% | -2.38% |
| Two or More Races | 1.16% | 2.62% | 125.86% |
| Hispanic | 0.78% | 1.84% | 135.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.78% | 0.92% | 17.95% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |