Explore the Family Name Sneeringer
The meaning of Sneeringer
Americanized form of South German Schnieringer: perhaps derived from Middle High German schnerren ‘to chatter, to gossip’ and applied as a nickname for a chatterer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sneeringer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sneeringer saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sneeringer ranked as the 38,320th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 39,887th position, reflecting a 4.09% drop. Despite this, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname increased slightly from 543 in 2000 to 550 in 2010, indicating a modest growth of 1.29%. However, when viewed in terms of proportion per 100k, there was a small decline of 5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,320 | #39,887 | -4.09% |
| Count | 543 | 550 | 1.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sneeringer
The ethnic identity associated with the Sneeringer surname also experienced some changes over this decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, nearly all (97.79%) identified as White, a proportion that remained relatively stable at 97.27% in 2010. Interestingly, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, a change from the 1.47% reported in 2000. Meanwhile, representation among those identifying as Hispanic emerged, growing from 0% in 2000 to 1.45% in 2010. There was also a nominal presence (0.91%) of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, a category not represented in 2000. The proportions of those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native were negligible or suppressed for privacy during both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.79% | 97.27% | -0.53% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.45% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.91% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.47% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |