Explore the Family Name Snuffer
The meaning of Snuffer
Americanized form of German Schnauffer (see Snouffer).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Snuffer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Snuffer' has slightly declined in recent years. In 2000, Snuffer was ranked 33,292 in terms of popularity and this rank dropped to 34,427 in 2010, a decrease of 3.41%. However, the actual count of individuals with the surname increased from 647 in 2000 to 658 in 2010, marking a rise of 1.7%. The proportion per 100,000 people of the surname 'Snuffer' also decreased by 8.33% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,292 | #34,427 | -3.41% |
| Count | 647 | 658 | 1.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.22 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Snuffer
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Snuffer' is predominantly White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.68% of individuals with this surname identified as White, though the percentage slightly decreased to 95.9% by 2010. Over the same period, there was an increase in the number of people with this surname identifying as Black or Hispanic, with 1.37% and 0.76% respectively in 2010. Additionally, people identifying as two or more races also increased from 0.93% in 2000 to 1.52% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the surname 'Snuffer' identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.68% | 95.9% | -1.82% |
| Two or More Races | 0.93% | 1.52% | 63.44% |
| Black | 0% | 1.37% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.76% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |