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

Schnars, 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 Schnars surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schnars in America

Schnars is the 67747th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schnars surname appeared 291 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 Schnars.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schnars 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 Schnars

The surname SCHNARS is of German origin and dates back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the regions of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg in southern Germany. The name is derived from the German word "schnarre," which means a rattle or a clapper, and was likely an occupational surname for someone who made or played these instruments.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SCHNARS surname can be found in the parish records of the town of Esslingen am Neckar, located in the state of Baden-Württemberg. In 1582, a certain Hans Schnars was mentioned in these records, indicating the presence of the name in this area during the late 16th century.

In the 17th century, the SCHNARS name appeared in various historical records and documents across southern Germany. For instance, in 1632, a Johannes Schnars was listed as a resident of the town of Memmingen in Bavaria, while in 1671, a Michael Schnars was recorded as living in the village of Oberreichenbach, also in Baden-Württemberg.

During the 18th century, the SCHNARS surname began to spread beyond the borders of southern Germany. In 1724, a Johann Schnars was born in the town of Kirchheim unter Teck in Baden-Württemberg, and he later migrated to the Palatinate region, where he settled in the town of Frankenthal.

One of the most notable individuals with the SCHNARS surname was Johann Baptist Schnars (1732-1809), a German composer and organist who was born in Memmingen, Bavaria. He composed numerous works for organ and other instruments and served as the court organist for the Prince-Bishop of Freising.

Another significant figure was Carl Schnars (1798-1864), a German lawyer and politician who was born in Karlsruhe, Baden. He served as a member of the Frankfurt Parliament during the Revolutions of 1848 and played a role in the drafting of the Frankfurt Constitution.

In the 19th century, the SCHNARS name could also be found in other parts of Europe, such as Austria and Switzerland. For example, Johann Schnars (1809-1879) was an Austrian painter and lithographer who was born in Vienna and is known for his landscapes and portraits.

Throughout its history, the SCHNARS surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Schnarrs, Schnare, and Schnarr. These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of individual record-keepers. Additionally, some members of the SCHNARS family may have adopted the name from certain place names, such as the village of Schnarsbach in Baden-Württemberg.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schnars

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

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 Schnars 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 Schnars 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 Schnars was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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