Explore the Family Name Snuggs
The meaning of Snuggs
English: variant of Snooks, itself a variant of Snook, with the unexplained voicing of /k/ to /g/ seen also in Snugg.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Snuggs in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Snuggs has seen a slight increase over the last decade. In 2000, it held position 32743 in terms of popularity, with 661 individuals carrying that name. By 2010, this rank had improved to 31754, an ascent of approximately 3.02%. The count of people named Snuggs also rose by 9.98% from 661 to 727 in this period. Interestingly, the proportion per 100k of the population remained steady at 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,743 | #31,754 | 3.02% |
| Count | 661 | 727 | 9.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Snuggs
Reviewing the ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Snuggs, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest portion of Snuggs were identified as White, comprising 77.31% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 74.14% in 2010. The Black community represented the second largest percentage, increasing subtly from 19.67% to 21.32%. Remarkably, the Hispanic representation more than doubled, soaring from 1.06% to 2.20%. Those identifying as two or more ethnicities also saw a considerable rise, growing by 31.62% from 1.36% to 1.79%. No individuals were registered under Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.31% | 74.14% | -4.1% |
| Black | 19.67% | 21.32% | 8.39% |
| Hispanic | 1.06% | 2.2% | 107.55% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 1.79% | 31.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |