Find out how popular the last name Schnackenberg is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Schnackenberg.

Schnackenberg, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Schnackenberg surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schnackenberg in America

Schnackenberg is the 42455th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schnackenberg surname appeared 511 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Schnackenberg.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schnackenberg to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Schnackenberg

The surname Schnackenberg has its origins in Germany, dating back to the late medieval period around the 13th or 14th century. It is believed to have originated in the northern regions of the country, particularly in the areas of Lower Saxony and Westphalia. The name is derived from the Old German words "snack" and "berg," which together translate to "creek mountain" or "creek hill."

This suggests that the name may have initially been a locational surname, referring to a person or family residing near a creek or stream on a hillside or elevated terrain. It's possible that the earliest bearers of this name lived in such a geographic location, which eventually became associated with their surname.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Schnackenberg name can be found in the Bremisches Urkundenbuch, a collection of historical documents from the city of Bremen, dating back to the 14th century. This suggests that the name had already established itself in the region by that time.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Hans Schnackenberg was mentioned in the church records of the town of Lüneburg, located in modern-day Lower Saxony. He was born around 1520 and worked as a merchant and trader in the town's thriving salt industry.

Another historical figure bearing this surname was Johann Schnackenberg, who lived in the city of Münster in the late 16th century. He was a prominent scholar and theologian, known for his works on religious philosophy and his involvement in the Reformation movement.

During the 17th century, the Schnackenberg family appeared to have spread beyond the northern regions of Germany, with records indicating their presence in other parts of the country, such as Saxony and Bavaria. One notable individual from this era was Anna Maria Schnackenberg, born in 1642 in the town of Görlitz, who gained recognition as a skilled lace-maker and entrepreneur.

In the 18th century, a notable figure named Friedrich Schnackenberg was born in 1724 in the city of Hamburg. He was a renowned architect and urban planner, responsible for designing several notable buildings and contributing to the city's urban development during that period.

As the centuries passed, the Schnackenberg name continued to be found across various regions of Germany, with individuals from this family line leaving their mark in various fields, including academia, arts, and commerce.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schnackenberg

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Schnackenberg.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Schnackenberg was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Schnackenberg has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Schnackenberg was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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