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

Snider, 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 Snider surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Snider in America

Snider is the 1088th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Snider surname appeared 32,148 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 11 people would have the surname Snider.

We can also compare 2010 data for Snider 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 Snider

The surname Snider has its origins in the German language and is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, Germany, during the 13th century. It is derived from the German word "schneider," which means "tailor" or "cutter." This suggests that the name was initially given as an occupational surname to individuals who worked as tailors or in the garment-making trade.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Snider can be traced back to medieval German records and documents. One notable example is a reference to a "Heinrich Snider" in the town of Augsburg, Bavaria, in the year 1296. This historical record provides evidence of the name's use and suggests that it was already established in the region during that time period.

As the name spread throughout Germany and neighboring areas, various spelling variations emerged, including Schneider, Schnyder, and Snyder. These variations reflect the regional dialects and linguistic influences of different regions where the name was adopted.

Snider is also found in some place names, such as Sniderville, a small community in Tennessee, United States, which was likely named after an early settler with the Snider surname.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Snider. One of the earliest recorded examples is Johann Snider (1532-1594), a German composer and organist who served at the court of the Palatinate in Heidelberg. Another prominent figure was Jacob Snider (1784-1848), an American gunsmith and inventor who developed the Snider-Enfield rifle, widely used during the American Civil War.

Other notable individuals with the surname Snider include:

1. John Snider (1816-1901), an American politician and lawyer who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Minnesota.
2. Dee Dee Snider (born 1955), an American singer-songwriter and actor, best known as the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Twisted Sister.
3. Samuel Snider (1805-1848), an American pioneer and settler who established the town of Snider's Mill, now known as Miamisburg, Ohio.
4. Zion Snider (1818-1898), an American lawyer and politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Indiana.
5. William Snider (1818-1908), an American businessman and entrepreneur who founded the Snider Preserve Company, a successful canning and preserving business in Cincinnati, Ohio.

The surname Snider has a rich history and has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including musicians, politicians, inventors, and pioneers. Its origins as an occupational surname reflect the importance of the tailoring trade in medieval Germany, and its enduring presence throughout the centuries is a testament to its cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Snider

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

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

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