Explore the Family Name Snethen
The meaning of Snethen
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Snethen in the United States?
The Snethen surname, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank improved slightly from 34,308 in 2000 to 34,073 in 2010, indicating an increase in usage by approximately 0.68%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also increased from 625 in 2000 to 667 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 6.72%. However, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.23 during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,308 | #34,073 | 0.68% |
| Count | 625 | 667 | 6.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Snethen
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Snethen surname, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the vast majority of people with this surname identified as White both in 2000 and 2010, with a minimal decrease of 0.66% over the decade. In 2000, 2.24% identified as Hispanic, which increased to 3.00% in 2010, showing a growth of 33.93%. Meanwhile, those who identified as having two or more races decreased from 1.60% in 2000 to 1.05% in 2010, marking a decline of 34.38%. There were no reported instances of the Snethen surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.68% | 95.05% | -0.66% |
| Hispanic | 2.24% | 3% | 33.93% |
| Two or More Races | 1.6% | 1.05% | -34.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |