Explore the Family Name Schwabe
The meaning of Schwabe
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Schwab. Some characteristic forenames: German Klaus, Erwin, Ewald, Wolfgang, Erna, Gottfried, Heinz, Kurt, Manfred, Urs, Ute, Wilfried.
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How common is the last name Schwabe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schwabe has seen a slight decrease in its rank of popularity between 2000 and 2010, moving from 18,927 to 19,200. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 6.0%, from 1,334 people in 2000 to 1,414 in 2010. Despite the increase in the total count, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased slightly by 2.04%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,927 | #19,200 | -1.44% |
| Count | 1,334 | 1,414 | 6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.48 | -2.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schwabe
In terms of ethnic identity, the Schwabe surname had some changes over the decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 95.73% of individuals with the surname identified as White, which saw a minor decrease to 95.54% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic saw a noticeable increase of 17.78%, moving from 1.8% to 2.12%. There was also a significant increase in those identifying with two or more races, increasing by 45.36% from 0.97% to 1.41%. However, the proportion of Asian/Pacific Islanders decreased by 36.61%, going from 1.12% to 0.71%. For both 2000 and 2010, no one with the Schwabe surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.73% | 95.54% | -0.2% |
| Hispanic | 1.8% | 2.12% | 17.78% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 1.41% | 45.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.12% | 0.71% | -36.61% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |