Explore the Family Name Snitzer
The meaning of Snitzer
Probably an Americanized form of German or Jewish Schnitzer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Snitzer in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Snitzer had a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 58,130th compared to 62,189th in 2010, showing a decline of approximately 7%. The total count of people bearing the surname also slightly decreased from 327 in 2000 to 322 in 2010, marking a drop of approximately 1.5%. The proportion of the Snitzer surname per 100,000 individuals reduced by 8.33% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,130 | #62,189 | -6.98% |
| Count | 327 | 322 | -1.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Snitzer
Ethnically, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Snitzer surname is predominantly found within the White community. There was minimal change in this pattern between 2000 and 2010 with the percentage of White individuals with the surname Snitzer decreasing marginally from 97.25% to 97.2%. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were not significantly associated with the surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.25% | 97.2% | -0.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |