Explore the Family Name Snyder
The meaning of Snyder
1. Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Schneider ‘tailor’ and of its Slavic(ized) variants, such as Slovak, Slovenian, and Croatian Šnajder, Czech Šnajdr (see also Snider 1). 2. Dutch: variant, archaic or Americanized, of Snijder, an occupational name for a tailor, from an agent derivative of Middle Dutch sniden ‘to cut’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Snyder in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Snyder saw a slight decline in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 144th to 165th place, a drop of 14.58%. Despite this shift in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Snyder surname increased marginally by 0.56% during the same period. This increase, however, did not keep pace with the overall growth in population as indicated by a decrease in its proportion per 100,000 from 59.08 in 2000 to 54.33 in 2010, signifying an 8.04% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #144 | #165 | -14.58% |
| Count | 159,363 | 160,262 | 0.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 59.08 | 54.33 | -8.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Snyder
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Snyder, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those bearing the name identified as White, though there was a minor decrease in this group from 95.37% to 94.07%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation saw a significant increase of 50%, rising from 1.28% to 1.92%. The proportion of Snyders identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and of two or more races also increased over the decade, with respective changes of 28.26%, 14.06% and 30.63%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category held steady at a little over half a percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.37% | 94.07% | -1.36% |
| Hispanic | 1.28% | 1.92% | 50% |
| Black | 1.28% | 1.46% | 14.06% |
| Two or More Races | 1.11% | 1.45% | 30.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.46% | 0.59% | 28.26% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.51% | 0.52% | 1.96% |
Snyder ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Snyder is British & Irish, which comprises 39.9% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (35.1%) and Eastern European (6.0%). Additional ancestries include Ashkenazi Jewish, Italian, Scandinavian, Spanish & Portuguese, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 39.9% |
| French & German | 35.1% |
| Eastern European | 6.0% |
| Other | 19.0% |
Possible origins of the surname Snyder
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Snyder have recent ancestry locations in United Kingdom and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 82.10% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 82.00% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 81.90% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 81.80% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 81.60% |
What Snyder haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Snyder is R-P311, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-P311 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-U152 and E-V13, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Wagner, Miller, Schneider, Hoffman, Schmidt, Fischer, Meyer, Becker, Fisher, Bauer.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Snyder surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Snyder have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Snyder" Surname 42.4%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Snyder" Surname 25.4%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Snyder" Surname 23.7%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Snyder" Surname 17.1%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Snyder?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Snyder are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition