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

Schnuelle, 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 Schnuelle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schnuelle in America

Schnuelle is the 102197th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schnuelle surname appeared 176 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 Schnuelle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schnuelle 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 Schnuelle

The surname Schnuelle originated in Germany, with the earliest known records tracing back to the late 16th century. It likely derived from the German word "schnell," meaning quick or swift, suggesting the name may have been a descriptive nickname for someone with a speedy disposition.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Schnuelle name appears in a baptismal record from 1592 in the town of Wittenberg, where a child named Hans Schnuelle was christened. This region of central Germany is considered the probable area of origin for the Schnuelle family.

In the 17th century, the name began appearing in various legal documents and property records throughout Germany. An entry in the town annals of Erfurt from 1632 mentions a merchant named Jakob Schnuelle, who was involved in a trade dispute.

As the surname spread across German-speaking lands, variations in spelling emerged, including Schnulle, Schnulle, and Schnuel. These alternate spellings were often found in different regional dialects.

One notable figure bearing the Schnuelle name was Johann Christoph Schnuelle, a Lutheran theologian and philosopher who lived from 1684 to 1752. He served as a professor at the University of Wittenberg and published several influential works on religious doctrine.

Another individual of historical significance was Gottfried Schnuelle, a German military officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars. Born in 1783, he rose to the rank of Major General and was awarded the Iron Cross for his bravery in the Battle of Leipzig in 1813.

In the late 19th century, the Schnuelle family played a role in the emerging German labor movement. August Schnuelle, born in 1848, was a prominent trade unionist and socialist politician who advocated for workers' rights and social reforms.

As Germans emigrated to other parts of the world, the Schnuelle name spread beyond its homeland. One noteworthy figure was Heinrich Schnuelle, a German-American engineer who emigrated to the United States in the 1860s. He made significant contributions to the design and construction of several major bridges and public works projects in the late 19th century.

While less common today, the Schnuelle surname continues to be found among families of German descent, carrying a rich history that spans centuries and reflects the diverse experiences of those who bore this distinctive name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schnuelle

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

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

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