Explore the Family Name Schwall
The meaning of Schwall
South German: 1. habitational name from any of the places so named in Nassau and the Rhineland probably originating from features mentioned below. 2. topographic name from Middle High German swal ‘place where water colletcs’, probably for someone who lived at a lock or sluice.
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How common is the last name Schwall in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Schwall has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname Schwall ranked 32,984th in terms of popularity, with 655 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, it had dropped to a rank of 36,154 and the count of individuals with this surname also decreased to 620, marking a -5.34% change. The proportion per 100,000 people also reduced from 0.24 to 0.21, indicating a -12.5% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,984 | #36,154 | -9.61% |
| Count | 655 | 620 | -5.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.21 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schwall
Regarding ethnicity, the data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of people with the surname Schwall identify as White. In 2000, 96.03% identified as White which slightly decreased to 95.16% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 2.29% in 2000 to 3.23% in 2010, marking a 41.05% change. There was no change in the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Data for those identifying with two or more races was reported in 2000 but was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.03% | 95.16% | -0.91% |
| Hispanic | 2.29% | 3.23% | 41.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.07% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |