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

Snellings, 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 Snellings surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Snellings in America

Snellings is the 22194th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Snellings surname appeared 1,163 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 Snellings.

We can also compare 2010 data for Snellings 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 Snellings

The surname Snellings is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "snell," meaning "quick" or "nimble." This suggests that the name may have initially been a nickname given to someone who displayed agility or swiftness.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Snelling." This medieval census commissioned by William the Conqueror documented landowners and their holdings throughout England.

During the 13th century, the surname Snellings began to emerge in various regions of England, particularly in the counties of Lincolnshire, Norfolk, and Suffolk. Notable bearers of the name from this period include John Snellings, a landholder in Norfolk mentioned in the Subsidy Rolls of 1327.

By the 16th century, the spelling had evolved to its modern form, "Snellings." Records from this era indicate that the name was prevalent in the parish of Kirby Cane, located in the county of Norfolk. One notable figure was William Snellings, born in 1542, who served as a churchwarden in Kirby Cane.

The 17th century saw the Snellings family establish themselves in various parts of England. One notable member was Robert Snellings, born in 1623 in Lincolnshire. He was a prosperous landowner and a respected figure in his local community.

As the centuries progressed, the Snellings name continued to spread across England and beyond. In the 18th century, John Snellings, born in 1712 in Norfolk, became a successful merchant and trader, contributing to the economic growth of his region.

Moving into the 19th century, a prominent figure was Charles Snellings, born in 1832 in Suffolk. He was a renowned scholar and educator, serving as the headmaster of a prestigious boys' school in London.

Throughout its history, the surname Snellings has also been associated with various place names and locations across England. For instance, the village of Snellings in Norfolk, as well as Snellings Farm in Lincolnshire, bear the name, indicating the long-standing presence of the family in these areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Snellings

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

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

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