Explore the Family Name Snitker
The meaning of Snitker
1. Americanized form of North German Schnitker or Schnittker ‘joiner, woodcarver’. 2. Dutch: occupational name from snitker ‘joiner, woodcarver’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Snitker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Snitker saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name fell from 46,240 to 47,186, representing a change of -2.05%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname rose slightly over the same period, from 434 to 450, marking a growth of 3.69%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people decreased by about 6.25%, moving from 0.16% to 0.15%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,240 | #47,186 | -2.05% |
| Count | 434 | 450 | 3.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Snitker
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Snitker, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that it is predominantly identified with individuals of White ethnicity. In the year 2000, about 97.70% of individuals with the surname identified as White, increasing slightly to 98.22% in 2010. There was a small percentage (1.15%) in 2000 who identified with two or more races, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.7% | 98.22% | 0.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |