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

Snagg, 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 Snagg surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Snagg in America

Snagg is the 112568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Snagg surname appeared 156 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 Snagg.

We can also compare 2010 data for Snagg 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 Snagg

The surname SNAGG is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period in England. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "snæg," which referred to a small, slithering creature or snake. This etymology suggests that the name may have initially been used as a nickname for someone perceived to have snake-like qualities or characteristics.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SNAGG surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, where it appears as "Henricus Snagge." This entry indicates that the name was already in use during the 13th century in that region of England.

In the Subsidy Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1327, the name appears as "Snagge," further solidifying its presence in various parts of the country during the Late Middle Ages.

The SNAGG surname has also been linked to certain place names in England, particularly those derived from Old English words meaning "a narrow strip of land" or "a projecting piece of land." This connection suggests that some individuals may have acquired the surname based on their association with such geographic features.

Among the notable historical figures bearing the SNAGG surname is Thomas Snagg (c. 1533-1593), who served as the Bishop of Norwich and Bath and Wells during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. His involvement in religious affairs during the tumultuous period of the English Reformation has left a lasting mark on the historical record.

Another individual of note is Sir Samuel Snagg (1681-1748), a prominent English judge and Member of Parliament who served as the Lord Chief Justice of the Court of Common Pleas from 1741 until his death.

In the realm of literature, the name SNAGG is associated with the 17th-century English poet and playwright, Henry Snagg (1616-1677), whose works, though now largely obscure, contributed to the literary landscape of his time.

The annals of English history also record the existence of John Snagg (1570-1628), a wealthy merchant and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the city of Bristol through his charitable endeavors.

Finally, one cannot overlook the legacy of Sir William Snagg (1701-1782), a successful businessman and landowner who played a pivotal role in the development of the town of Snaggborough, which was named after his family.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Snagg

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

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

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