Explore the Family Name Sniffen
The meaning of Sniffen
Altered form of Kniffen, a surname of English origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sniffen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sniffen slightly dipped in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 30,516 in popularity and dropped by about 1.22% to a rank of 30,889 in 2010. Despite this decrease in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Sniffen surname increased by approximately 4.29%, from 722 people in 2000 to 753 people in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people declined marginally from 0.27 to 0.26 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,516 | #30,889 | -1.22% |
| Count | 722 | 753 | 4.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.26 | -3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sniffen
The Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity of those bearing the Sniffen surname. In 2000, the majority of Sniffens were identified as White (77.70%), which decreased to 70.92% by 2010. The percentage of Sniffens identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped by 22.82% over the decade, from 12.05% to 9.3%. Conversely, there was a significant increase in those reporting two or more races, rising from 6.65% in 2000 to 15.54% in 2010. The proportion of Sniffens identifying as Hispanic saw a moderate rise from 1.52% to 2.12%. There were no Sniffens identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.7% | 70.92% | -8.73% |
| Two or More Races | 6.65% | 15.54% | 133.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 12.05% | 9.3% | -22.82% |
| Hispanic | 1.52% | 2.12% | 39.47% |
| Black | 2.08% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |