Explore the Family Name Sniezek
The meaning of Sniezek
Polish (Śniezek): nickname for a white-haired man, from a diminutive of śnieg ‘snow’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Bogdan, Czeslaw, Kazimierz, Leszek, Tadeusz.
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How common is the last name Sniezek in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Sniezek in America has seen a slight increase, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Sniezek was ranked 54,269th in popularity and had a count of 356 people. A decade later, in 2010, the surname rose in popularity ranking to 51,396th and the count increased to 405 people, representing a growth of 13.76%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also grew by 7.69%, moving from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,269 | #51,396 | 5.29% |
| Count | 356 | 405 | 13.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sniezek
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals carrying the Sniezek surname identified as White, with 94.32% in 2010, slightly down from 94.94% in 2000, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Notably, there was an emergence of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander between 2000 and 2010, growing to 2.72%. Those identifying as two or more races saw a decrease, falling from 3.37% to 1.73%. No change was observed for those identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.94% | 94.32% | -0.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.72% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.37% | 1.73% | -48.66% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |