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

Snuffer, 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 Snuffer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Snuffer in America

Snuffer is the 34427th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Snuffer surname appeared 658 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 Snuffer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Snuffer 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 Snuffer

The surname SNUFFER is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, likely deriving from an occupational name for someone who extinguished or "snuffed" candles or lamps. The name may have roots in the Old English word "snyfian," meaning "to snuff or extinguish."

In its earliest recorded form, the surname was often spelled as "Snuffere" or "Snuffire." It appears in various historical records, such as the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire from 1273, which mentions a certain Robert le Snuffere.

The name may have also been associated with certain place names, such as Snuffers Wood in Surrey, which could have influenced its geographic distribution. However, the surname's prevalence was not limited to any specific region, as it gradually spread across England through migration and intermarriage.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname was John Snuffer, born around 1450 in Lincolnshire. Another notable bearer was William Snuffer, a merchant from London who lived during the 16th century.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in the records of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, indicating its presence among early English settlers in America. One such individual was Thomas Snuffer, who arrived in Boston in 1635.

During the 18th century, a prominent figure with the surname was Sir Charles Snuffer (1725-1793), a British politician and landowner who served as a member of Parliament for several years.

Another noteworthy individual was Mary Snuffer (1790-1868), a renowned author and educator from Yorkshire, who published several influential works on education and child development.

In the 19th century, the surname gained international recognition through the achievements of scientist and inventor James Snuffer (1825-1899), whose groundbreaking contributions to the field of electricity and electromagnetism earned him numerous accolades.

While the surname SNUFFER may have originated from a humble occupational background, it has been borne by numerous individuals throughout history, leaving an indelible mark across various fields and regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Snuffer

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

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

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