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

Schnoke, 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 Schnoke surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schnoke in America

Schnoke is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schnoke surname appeared 117 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 Schnoke.

The history of the last name Schnoke

The surname Schnoke is of German origin, with its roots tracing back to the northern regions of Germany during the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Middle Low German word "schnook," which means "beak" or "snout," potentially referring to a physical characteristic or a nickname given to an ancestor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Schnoke name can be found in the Salzwedel registry in the Altmark region, where a Claus Schnoke was mentioned in 1492. This region, now part of the modern-day state of Saxony-Anhalt, was a stronghold of the Schnoke family during the medieval period.

In the 16th century, the Schnoke name appeared in various church records and municipal documents across northern Germany, particularly in the areas around Lüneburg and Stade. Notable individuals bearing this surname during this time include Hans Schnoke (c. 1520-1589), a merchant and landowner in Lüneburg, and Greta Schnoke (c. 1535-1607), a respected midwife in the town of Stade.

As the Schnoke family spread throughout Germany, the name underwent minor variations in spelling, such as Schnoke, Schnöke, and Schnöcke. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the scribes' interpretations.

In the 17th century, the Schnoke name gained recognition with the birth of Johann Christoph Schnoke (1642-1718), a renowned theologian and author from Lübeck. His works on theological subjects were widely circulated and contributed to the intellectual discourse of the time.

Another notable figure bearing the Schnoke surname was Friedrich Wilhelm Schnoke (1790-1865), a prominent lawyer and politician from Hanover. He served as a member of the Hanoveran Landtag (state parliament) and played a significant role in shaping legal reforms during his tenure.

As the Schnoke family continued to grow and disperse across Germany and beyond, the name appeared in various historical records, including birth, marriage, and death registries, as well as land ownership documents and military records.

While the Schnoke surname is not among the most common in Germany today, it has left an indelible mark on the history and cultural fabric of the northern regions, with its roots deeply intertwined with the rich tapestry of German heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schnoke

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

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

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