About Snipes
The surname Snipes is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "snipe," which refers to a type of bird. The name was likely originally given as a nickname to someone who resembled or had characteristics associated with the snipe, such as being elusive or having a long, pointed nose. Over time, the name Snipes became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
The surname Snipes is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Snipes based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Snipes is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Snipes in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Snipes using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.