Explore the Family Name Snyders
The meaning of Snyders
Americanized and Flemish form of Dutch Snijders: patronymic from Snijder (see Snyder 2).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Snyders in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Snyders showed a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Snyders was ranked 44,273 in terms of popularity and decreased to rank 47,706 in 2010, reflecting a change of -7.75. The count also reduced from 458 in 2000 to 444 in 2010, indicating a decrease of -3.06. Additionally, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by -11.76 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,273 | #47,706 | -7.75% |
| Count | 458 | 444 | -3.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Snyders
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Snyders as evidenced by the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with 98.25 percent in 2000 and 97.30 percent in 2010, marking a slight drop of -0.97. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, in both 2000 and 2010. Interestingly, the Hispanic representation among those with the surname Snyders rose from 0 in 2000 to 1.80 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.25% | 97.3% | -0.97% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.8% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |