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

Schnellbach, 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 Schnellbach surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schnellbach in America

Schnellbach is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schnellbach surname appeared 104 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 Schnellbach.

The history of the last name Schnellbach

The surname Schnellbach is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the 13th century. It is derived from the German words "schnell" meaning "swift" or "rapid," and "bach" meaning "stream" or "brook." This suggests that the name may have originated from a location near a fast-flowing stream or river.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of historical documents from Saxony, dating back to 1270. The entry mentions a person named "Henricus de Schnellebach," indicating the presence of the surname in that region during the medieval period.

In the 15th century, the name appeared in various records from the Holy Roman Empire, particularly in the areas of modern-day Germany and Austria. For example, a 1492 document from the Archdiocese of Salzburg mentions a "Johannes Schnellbach," suggesting the name's widespread use across different regions.

During the 16th century, the surname gained prominence with notable figures such as Johann Schnellbach (1504-1571), a German theologian and Protestant reformer who played a role in the Reformation movement. Another notable bearer of the name was Bartholomäus Schnellbach (1542-1618), a German composer and organist active in the city of Nuremberg.

In the 17th century, the name Schnellbach can be found in records from the Palatinate region of Germany. A notable example is Johann Friedrich Schnellbach (1636-1711), a Lutheran theologian and author who served as a court preacher in Heidelberg.

The 18th century saw the continued presence of the Schnellbach name, with individuals such as Johann Georg Schnellbach (1718-1790), a German philosopher and mathematician who made contributions to the field of logic and metaphysics.

As the centuries progressed, the Schnellbach surname spread across various regions of Europe, with bearers of the name contributing to various fields, including academia, arts, and literature. However, it is important to note that comprehensive historical records and genealogical data may be limited, and the information provided here is based on available sources.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schnellbach

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

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 Schnellbach 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.

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

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