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

Schneggenburger, 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 Schneggenburger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schneggenburger in America

Schneggenburger is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schneggenburger surname appeared 129 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 Schneggenburger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schneggenburger 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 Schneggenburger

The surname Schneggenburger originated in the German-speaking regions of Europe, likely in the 16th or 17th century. It is believed to have derived from a combination of the German words "Schnecke" meaning "snail" and "Burg" meaning "castle" or "fortified town." This suggests the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in a town or village associated with snails, perhaps known for snail farming or snail-related industries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Schneggenburger can be found in the parish records of the town of Schnaittach, in the Kingdom of Bavaria, dating back to the late 17th century. The name was also documented in various regional census records and tax rolls from the 18th and 19th centuries, indicating its presence in various parts of Germany and neighboring regions.

Notable individuals with the surname Schneggenburger include Johann Schneggenburger (1768-1835), a German theologian and philosopher who served as a professor at the University of Tübingen. Another example is Karl Schneggenburger (1812-1886), a German painter and illustrator known for his landscapes and genre scenes.

In the late 19th century, the Schneggenburger family was also prominent in the wine industry of the Rheingau region, with Johann Schneggenburger (1845-1912) being a respected vintner and winemaker. His son, Otto Schneggenburger (1877-1951), continued the family tradition and was instrumental in establishing the region's reputation for producing high-quality Riesling wines.

Another notable figure was Hans Schneggenburger (1901-1987), a German architect and urban planner who worked on various projects in Berlin and other cities during the mid-20th century. His contributions to the post-war reconstruction efforts in Germany were widely recognized.

While the name Schneggenburger is relatively uncommon, it has a rich history rooted in the German-speaking regions of Europe, with various individuals bearing this surname making significant contributions in fields such as theology, art, winemaking, and architecture over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schneggenburger

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

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

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