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

Snapp, 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 Snapp surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Snapp in America

Snapp is the 7618th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Snapp surname appeared 4,360 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Snapp.

We can also compare 2010 data for Snapp 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 Snapp

The surname Snapp has its origins in England, tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from an Old English word "snæp," which means a small piece or snap. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked with small pieces of wood or other materials.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Snapp surname can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327, where a person named William Snapp is mentioned. This indicates that the name was already in use in the 14th century.

In the 16th century, the Snapp surname appeared in various historical records, such as parish registers and tax records. For example, in 1567, a man named John Snapp was recorded as a resident of the parish of St. Giles in Durham.

The surname Snapp has also been associated with certain place names in England. For instance, there is a village called Snape in Suffolk, which may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname in that region.

One notable individual bearing the Snapp surname was Sir William Snapp (1577-1648), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Oxfordshire. He was a prominent figure in his community and served as a Member of Parliament for the borough of Wallingford.

Another individual of note was Thomas Snapp (1639-1721), who was a Quaker minister and author from Gloucestershire. He wrote several religious texts and traveled extensively to spread the Quaker faith.

In the 18th century, a man named Richard Snapp (1720-1789) gained recognition as a skilled clockmaker in London. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the wealthy and aristocratic classes of the time.

Moving into the 19th century, we find Elizabeth Snapp (1822-1898), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. She established one of the first schools for girls in the city of Birmingham and campaigned for equal educational opportunities for women.

Finally, in the early 20th century, a British explorer and naturalist named Alfred Snapp (1876-1942) made significant contributions to the study of flora and fauna in the remote regions of Africa and Asia. His detailed accounts and specimen collections were highly valued by the scientific community of his time.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the Snapp surname throughout history, highlighting the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments associated with this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Snapp

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

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

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