Explore the Family Name Sniegowski
The meaning of Sniegowski
Polish (Śniegowski): derivative (probably a habitational name from an unidentified place), from śnieg ‘snow’ + the surname suffix -owski.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sniegowski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sniegowski has seen a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. It was ranked 46,523rd most popular in 2000 and slipped to the 47,356th position in 2010, marking a decrease of 1.79%. However, the number of people bearing this surname increased from 431 in 2000 to 448 in 2010, showing an increase rate of 3.94%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased slightly by 6.25%, standing at 0.15 in 2010 down from 0.16 in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,523 | #47,356 | -1.79% |
| Count | 431 | 448 | 3.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sniegowski
The ethnicity associated with the surname Sniegowski shows that it is predominantly of White ethnic identity. Again, this data is based on the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 96.52% of the individuals with the surname identified as White, and this figure saw a marginal rise to 96.88% in 2010. There were no individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity carrying this surname in 2000, but by 2010, this group made up 1.56% of the Sniegowski population. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races decreased from 1.62% in 2000 to 1.12% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation disappeared completely from 2000 to 2010. There were no Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals recorded with this surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.52% | 96.88% | 0.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.56% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 1.12% | -30.86% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |