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

Sneath, 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 Sneath surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sneath in America

Sneath is the 34707th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sneath surname appeared 651 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 Sneath.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sneath 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 Sneath

The surname Sneath is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "snæd," which means a small piece or slice of land. This suggests that the name was likely given to someone who lived or worked on a small parcel of land.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sneath can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Sneid." This historical document was commissioned by William the Conqueror to record the landholdings and properties across England and parts of Wales.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, variations of the name began to appear in various records and documents. Some of these variations include Sneyd, Sneyth, and Snayth. These variations often reflected regional dialects and the way the name was pronounced in different parts of the country.

In the 16th century, the surname Sneath started to take on its more modern spelling. One notable figure from this time was John Sneath, who was born in 1540 in Staffordshire, England. He was a prominent landowner and served as a member of the local gentry.

Another notable individual with the surname Sneath was William Sneath, born in 1620 in Warwickshire, England. He was a Puritan minister and played a significant role in the religious and political landscape of the time.

The 18th century saw the emergence of several notable individuals with the Sneath surname. One of them was Thomas Sneath, born in 1712 in Derbyshire, England. He was a respected architect and is known for designing several churches and public buildings in the region.

In the 19th century, the surname Sneath continued to be represented in various fields. One notable figure was John Sneath, born in 1826 in Yorkshire, England. He was a prominent industrialist and businessman who played a significant role in the development of the textile industry in the region.

Another individual of note was Elizabeth Sneath, born in 1845 in Staffordshire, England. She was a pioneering educator and campaigner for women's rights, advocating for equal opportunities in education and employment.

Throughout its history, the surname Sneath has been associated with various place names and locations in England. Some of these include Sneath Meadow in Derbyshire, Sneath Farm in Staffordshire, and Sneath Lane in Warwickshire. These place names often reflect the presence of families or individuals with the Sneath surname in those areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sneath

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

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

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