Explore the Family Name Snowdon
The meaning of Snowdon
English (Durham and Northumberland): variant of Snowden.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Snowdon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Snowdon has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, its rank was 41320 and it fell to 41579 in 2010 which indicates a change of -0.63%. However, the count of individuals with this surname rose from 497 in 2000 to 523 in 2010, a 5.23% increase. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stagnant at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,320 | #41,579 | -0.63% |
| Count | 497 | 523 | 5.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Snowdon
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Snowdon also witnessed subtle shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Individuals identifying as White made up the majority of those with this surname in both 2000 and 2010, with 93.36% and 93.31% respectively, showing an inconsequential decrease. Though small in number, there was an increase in those identifying with two or more races, escalating from 2.21% in 2000 to 3.25% in 2010. Hispanic representation also saw growth from 1.41% to 1.91%. However, Black representation dropped to 0% in 2010, down from 1.81% in 2000. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained suppressed or at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.36% | 93.31% | -0.05% |
| Two or More Races | 2.21% | 3.25% | 47.06% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 1.91% | 35.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.81% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |