Explore the Family Name Snedden
The meaning of Snedden
Scottish: variant of Sneddon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Snedden in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Snedden saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 21,947th most common surname in the United States but by 2010, it had slipped to 22,707th, marking a decrease of about 3.46%. Despite this slight fall, the actual count of individuals with the surname Snedden increased from 1,102 in 2000 to 1,129 in 2010, an increase of 2.45%. However, its proportion per 100,000 people declined by 7.32%, from 0.41 in 2000 to 0.38 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,947 | #22,707 | -3.46% |
| Count | 1,102 | 1,129 | 2.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.38 | -7.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Snedden
As for ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes in the ethnicity groups carrying the Snedden surname between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of people with this surname identified as White (95.46% in 2000 and 93.98% in 2010), there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic - up from 0.91% to 2.21%. The percentage of Black individuals with the surname decreased slightly from 1.27% to 0.89%, while those identifying with two or more races saw a slight increase from 1.45% to 1.77%. Notably, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, however by 2010, these groups made up 0.71% and 0.44% of the Snedden surname holders, respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.46% | 93.98% | -1.55% |
| Hispanic | 0.91% | 2.21% | 142.86% |
| Two or More Races | 1.45% | 1.77% | 22.07% |
| Black | 1.27% | 0.89% | -29.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.71% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.44% | 0% |