Explore the Family Name Snellenberger
The meaning of Snellenberger
Americanized form of German Schnellenberger, a habitational name from a castle by name Schnellenberg near Attendorn (Westphalia).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Snellenberger in the United States?
Based on the decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Snellenberger' had a significant decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. During this period, the rank of the surname fell from 79,676 to 143,149, marking a decline of nearly 80%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also dropped by almost half, from 222 in 2000 to 116 in 2010. This contributed to the proportion per 100,000 people dwindling from 0.08 to 0.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,676 | #143,149 | -79.66% |
| Count | 222 | 116 | -47.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.04 | -50% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Snellenberger
When it comes to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the vast majority of individuals bearing the surname 'Snellenberger' identify as white. In 2000, this proportion was recorded at 94.59%, falling slightly to 92.24% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The census did not record any individuals with this surname who identified with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.59% | 92.24% | -2.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |