Explore the Family Name Snedecor
The meaning of Snedecor
Variant of Snedeker, a surname of German origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Snedecor in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Snedecor has seen minor fluctuations in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 63,297th in popularity but dropped slightly by 4.21% to rank 65,964th in 2010. Despite this drop in ranking, the number of individuals with this surname saw a slight increase of 1.69%, growing from 295 in 2000 to 300 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100k people dipped by 9.09%, indicating that while the count increased, the relative representation decreased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,297 | #65,964 | -4.21% |
| Count | 295 | 300 | 1.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Snedecor
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes among those with the surname Snedecor between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, increasing from 83.39% in 2000 to 86.33% in 2010. Those identifying as Black decreased from 13.56% to 10.33%. Representation of Hispanic ethnicity remained relatively stable at a little over 1.6%, while those identifying as two or more races appeared in 2010 with a 1.67% representation. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.39% | 86.33% | 3.53% |
| Black | 13.56% | 10.33% | -23.82% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.67% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.69% | 1.67% | -1.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |