Explore the Family Name Sniff
The meaning of Sniff
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sniff in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Sniff' held a position of 62577 in terms of popularity in the year 2000, and by 2010 it had slightly decreased to rank 62714, indicating a change of -0.22. The count, however, increased from 299 in 2000 to 319 in 2010, demonstrating a growth rate of 6.69. The proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.11 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,577 | #62,714 | -0.22% |
| Count | 299 | 319 | 6.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sniff
From an ethnic identity perspective, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, individuals with the surname 'Sniff' predominantly identify as White, with 95.99% in 2000 increasing to 97.81% in 2010. In 2000, 2.34% identified as belonging to two or more races, but this percentage dropped to zero by 2010. No individual with the surname 'Sniff' identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.99% | 97.81% | 1.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.34% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |