Explore the Family Name Gschwind
The meaning of Gschwind
Swiss German and South German: nickname for an impetuous man, from Middle High German geswinde ‘quick, impetuous’. This surname is also found in France (mainly Alsace). Some characteristic forenames: German Wilhelm. French Philippe, Germain.
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How common is the last name Gschwind in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gschwind has seen a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the rank of the surname was 49,249, and by 2010, it had fallen to 53,667, representing a decrease of nearly 9%. The total count of individuals with the surname also decreased, from 401 in 2000 to 385 in 2010, reflecting a nearly 4% drop. The proportion of individuals with the Gschwind surname per 100k people declined by 13.33%, from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,249 | #53,667 | -8.97% |
| Count | 401 | 385 | -3.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gschwind
With regards to ethnic identity, the majority of those with the Gschwind surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a small decrease in the percentage from 96.76% to 92.99%. This is according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Interestingly, the data shows new emergence of multiple races, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identifications within this surname from 2000 to 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year for this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.76% | 92.99% | -3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.34% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.08% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.82% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |