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

Snoozy, 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 Snoozy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Snoozy in America

Snoozy is the 102688th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Snoozy surname appeared 175 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 Snoozy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Snoozy 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 Snoozy

The surname "Snoozy" is believed to have originated in England during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "snozig," which meant "sleepy" or "drowsy." This makes sense, as many surnames during that time were descriptive and based on a person's physical characteristics, personality traits, or occupation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "Snoozy" can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Sussex County, dating back to 1246. These rolls were a record of financial transactions and included the name "Willelmus Snozy," likely referring to a man named William who was known for his tendency to fall asleep easily or appear drowsy.

Over time, the name evolved and took on various spellings, such as "Snoozie," "Snoosey," and "Snoozy." It's possible that these variations arose due to regional dialects or scribal errors in record-keeping.

In the 14th century, a notable individual named John Snoozy was mentioned in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire. These rolls documented legal proceedings and transactions within the local manor, suggesting that John Snoozy was likely a resident of the area at the time.

Another significant figure bearing the surname was Sir Thomas Snoozy, who lived during the reign of King Henry VIII in the early 16th century. Sir Thomas was a minor nobleman and landowner in Warwickshire, and his name appears in various legal documents and property records from that period.

During the 17th century, the name "Snoozy" can be found in parish records from various parts of England, such as Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, and Wiltshire. This indicates that the surname had spread across different regions and was not confined to a specific area.

One noteworthy individual from this time was Edward Snoozy, a merchant and trader who was born in Bristol in 1632. He made his fortune in the wool trade and was known for his business acumen, despite his seemingly sleepy demeanor, which likely inspired his surname.

In the 18th century, the name "Snoozy" appeared in the records of the East India Company, which governed British territories in India at the time. A man named William Snoozy was listed as a clerk in the company's Bengal office, suggesting that the surname had spread to the British colonies.

As for place names associated with the surname, there is a small village called Snoozy Green located in Oxfordshire, which may have derived its name from the presence of families bearing the "Snoozy" surname in the area. Additionally, the name "Snoozy Hill" can be found on old maps of Gloucestershire, potentially referencing a geographical feature named after the local Snoozy families.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Snoozy

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

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

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