Explore the Family Name Geschwind
The meaning of Geschwind
German: nickname for a speedy individual, from Middle High German geswinde (modern German geschwind) ‘fast, impetuous’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Geschwind in the United States?
The popularity of the surname "Geschwind" has seen a decline as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 80,502 in terms of popularity while in 2010, it dropped to 93,513. This change indicates a decrease of 16.16%. The count of individuals with the Geschwind surname also decreased from 219 in 2000 to 196 in 2010, a drop of 10.5%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population fell by 12.5%, from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,502 | #93,513 | -16.16% |
| Count | 219 | 196 | -10.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Geschwind
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Geschwind surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, it is predominantly White. In 2000, 91.78% of those with the Geschwind surname identified as White, and this percentage increased to 93.37% in 2010. The representation of Black ethnicity decreased from 4.11% in 2000 to none in 2010. The data showed new entries in 2010 with 2.55% identifying as Hispanic and another 2.55% identifying with more than one ethnicity. There was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic groups in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.78% | 93.37% | 1.73% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.55% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.55% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 4.11% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |