Explore the Family Name Schwabauer
The meaning of Schwabauer
German: habitational name for someone from Swabau in Styria, Austria. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Schwabauer in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schwabauer saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The surname ranked 64,008th in 2000 and dropped to 68,949th in 2010, reflecting a decrease of approximately 7.72%. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname went down from 291 in 2000 to 285 in 2010, a change of -2.06%. The overall proportion per 100,000 people also decreased marginally from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010, marking a 9.09% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,008 | #68,949 | -7.72% |
| Count | 291 | 285 | -2.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schwabauer
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Schwabauer identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a small increase from 94.85% to 95.44%. There was no recorded change among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.75% in 2000 to 3.51% in 2010, representing a 27.64% change. Interestingly, the proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races dropped from 2.06% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.85% | 95.44% | 0.62% |
| Hispanic | 2.75% | 3.51% | 27.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.06% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |