Explore the Family Name Snedegar
The meaning of Snedegar
Variant of Snedeker, a surname of German origin.
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How common is the last name Snedegar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Snedegar surname experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 40,265th in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 41,426th position, reflecting a change of -2.88%. However, despite the decline in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Snedegar surname increased slightly, from 512 in 2000 to 525 in 2010, an increase of 2.54%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,265 | #41,426 | -2.88% |
| Count | 512 | 525 | 2.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Snedegar
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Snedegar surname identified as White, with a tiny fraction identifying as Hispanic. In 2000, approximately 97.85% identified as White, which increased to 98.48% by 2010. Conversely, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a decrease from 1.17% in 2000 to 0.95% in 2010. There were no registered occurrences of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.85% | 98.48% | 0.64% |
| Hispanic | 1.17% | 0.95% | -18.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |