Explore the Family Name Gschwend
The meaning of Gschwend
South German: habitational name from any of various places in Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, Lower Austria, and elsewhere called Gschwand, Gschwend(t), or Geschwend (meaning ‘cleared land’). Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Otto.
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How common is the last name Gschwend in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gschwend was ranked 76,208 in popularity in the year 2000 and fell to 78,316 by 2010, marking a slight decrease of 2.77%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with this last name increased from 235 in 2000 to 244 in 2010, demonstrating a growth of 3.83%. However, when considering the proportion of people named Gschwend per 100,000, there was an 11.11% decrease from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,208 | #78,316 | -2.77% |
| Count | 235 | 244 | 3.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gschwend
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, virtually all (96.72% in 2010, up from 95.74% in 2000) of those with the Gschwend surname identified as White. There were no recorded instances of Gschwends identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. The census for the first time recorded a small percentage (2.05%) of individuals with this surname identifying as Hispanic in 2010. No Gschwends reported having two or more ethnic identities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.74% | 96.72% | 1.02% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.05% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |