Explore the Family Name Schwalb
The meaning of Schwalb
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Schwalbe. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Fritz, Markus, Otto.
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How common is the last name Schwalb in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schwalb has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 40,690th in terms of popularity and fell to 43,584th by 2010, marking a decline of 7.11%. The overall count of individuals with this surname also dipped from 506 to 495, experiencing a decrease of 2.17%. The proportion of the Schwalb surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 10.53% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,690 | #43,584 | -7.11% |
| Count | 506 | 495 | -2.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schwalb
In terms of ethnicity based on the same Decennial U.S. Census data, the Schwalb surname is predominantly associated with those identifying as White, although there was a marginal decrease in this group from 97.23% in 2000 to 96.16% in 2010. Additionally, a small percentage identify as Hispanic, which slightly increased from 1.58% in 2000 to 1.62% in 2010. There were no reported changes for those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaskan Native, Black, or those belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.23% | 96.16% | -1.1% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 1.62% | 2.53% |
| 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% |