Explore the Family Name Snoddy
The meaning of Snoddy
Scottish and English: nickname from northern Middle English and Older Scots snod ‘neat, trim, smart’ + a diminutive suffix. This surname is now commonest in Northern Ireland (especially Antrim).
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How common is the last name Snoddy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Snoddy has seen a decrease in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 11,610th most popular surname; by 2010, it had dropped to 12,904th, a decline of around 11.15%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also saw a slight decrease during this period, falling from 2,480 in 2000 to 2,382 in 2010, representing an approximately 3.95% drop. Consequently, there was a reduction in the proportion of the Snoddy surname per 100,000 people, which declined by almost 12%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,610 | #12,904 | -11.15% |
| Count | 2,480 | 2,382 | -3.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.92 | 0.81 | -11.96% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Snoddy
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Snoddy. Between 2000 and 2010, there were notable increases in the percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races - these groups saw increases of around 64.29% and 69.93% respectively. The proportion of individuals identified as Hispanic also saw a significant increase, rising by nearly 73%. However, the percentage of individuals identified as White decreased slightly by about 2.41%, while the Black community experienced a minimal decrease of about 0.63%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native community saw a small increase of roughly 6.25% in their association with the surname Snoddy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.49% | 69.77% | -2.41% |
| Black | 25.52% | 25.36% | -0.63% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 2.6% | 69.93% |
| Hispanic | 0.85% | 1.47% | 72.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.28% | 0.46% | 64.29% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.32% | 0.34% | 6.25% |