Explore the Family Name Sneary
The meaning of Sneary
English (Essex): from the Middle English and Old Norse personal name Snarri (from Old Norse snarr ‘swift’). This surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Sneary in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sneary saw minor changes in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sneary ranked as the 50,801st most common surname, but it slipped slightly to the 51,723rd spot in 2010, marking a decrease of 1.81%. However, the count of people with this surname increased from 386 in 2000 to 402 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 4.15%. The proportion of people named Sneary per 100,000 remained stable at 0.14 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,801 | #51,723 | -1.81% |
| Count | 386 | 402 | 4.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sneary
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the name Sneary. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the surname identified as White (95.08%), followed by Hispanic (2.59%) and those identifying with two or more races (1.55%). By 2010, the percentage of Snearys who identified as White had slightly decreased to 94.53%, while those with two or more ethnicities increased to 1.99%. Interestingly, there was a noticeable drop in the percentage of Hispanics (down to 1.74%) and an emergence of Black descendants (1.24%). No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.08% | 94.53% | -0.58% |
| Two or More Races | 1.55% | 1.99% | 28.39% |
| Hispanic | 2.59% | 1.74% | -32.82% |
| Black | 0% | 1.24% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |