Explore the Family Name Schewe
The meaning of Schewe
North German: descriptive nickname for someone with a physical deformity, a variant of Scheff. Compare Schave. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Heinz, Frieda, Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schewe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Schewe saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 19,752 in popularity, but by 2010, it had fallen to 21,926, marking an 11.01% drop. The number of individuals bearing the name also decreased from 1,262 in 2000 to 1,184 in 2010, reflecting a decline of 6.18%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people with this last name dropped by 14.89%, from 0.47 to 0.4.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,752 | #21,926 | -11.01% |
| Count | 1,262 | 1,184 | -6.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.4 | -14.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schewe
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Schewe identified as White both in 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease of 0.22% over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased by 13.25%, while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or belonging to two or more races increased slightly. Specifically, the proportion of Schewes identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 0% to 0.51%, and those claiming multiple ethnic identities grew by 54.93%. No changes were recorded for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.83% | 96.62% | -0.22% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 1.44% | -13.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0.71% | 1.1% | 54.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.51% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.4% | 0% | 0% |