Explore the Family Name Snively
The meaning of Snively
Americanized form of Swiss German Schneebeli or Schnebli (see Snavely).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Snively in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Snively' experienced a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 17,316th to 17,734th. However, during this same time period, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by nearly 5 percent, from 1,505 to 1,580. Despite this growth, the proportion of people with the Snively surname per 100,000 decreased by approximately 3.57 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,316 | #17,734 | -2.41% |
| Count | 1,505 | 1,580 | 4.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.54 | -3.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Snively
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Snively', again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there are some noticeable changes between 2000 and 2010. While it remained predominantly White, with an increase of 0.23 percent, reaching 93.23 percent in 2010, other groups also showed significant change. The representation of those who identify as belonging to two or more races saw an increase of over 32 percent. On the other hand, the Black population with the Snively surname decreased by nearly 32 percent. Additionally, 2010 data shows some individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, which was not the case in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.02% | 93.23% | 0.23% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 2.03% | 32.68% |
| Black | 2.59% | 1.77% | -31.66% |
| Hispanic | 1.86% | 1.65% | -11.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.76% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.57% | 0% |