Explore the Family Name Schwamberger
The meaning of Schwamberger
German: variant of Schwammberger, a habitational name for someone from a place called Schweinberg, formerly Schwamberg, near Buchen (Baden); or a topographic name derived from a field name in Württemberg. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Otto.
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How common is the last name Schwamberger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schwamberger has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 61,207th but by 2010 it dropped to 64,891st position, representing a change of -6.02%. The count of individuals with this surname also dipped slightly from 307 in 2000 to 306 in 2010, marking a negligible decrease of -0.33%. The proportion per 100,000 also showed a downward trend, going from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010, a decrease of -9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,207 | #64,891 | -6.02% |
| Count | 307 | 306 | -0.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schwamberger
In terms of ethnic identity, the Schwamberger surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnicity. According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, in 2000, 99.02% of those with the Schwamberger surname identified as white, though this percentage decreased a little to 97.71% by 2010. There was no recorded change in other ethnic categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native between 2000 and 2010. All these categories maintained a consistent 0% representation among individuals with the Schwamberger surname during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.02% | 97.71% | -1.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |