Explore the Family Name Schwank
The meaning of Schwank
German: 1. nickname from Middle High German swanc ‘lithe, slender, thin’, Middle Low German swank ‘fine, dainty’. 2. nickname for a fun loving person, from Middle High German, Middle Low German swanc, swank ‘funny idea, joke, jest, foolery’. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Bernd, Johannes, Urs.
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How common is the last name Schwank in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schwank experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 70,052 in popularity, and by 2010 it had fallen to 77,788, a decrease of 11.04 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a small drop, from 261 in 2000 to 246 in 2010, which represents a 5.75 percent decrease. The proportion of people in the U.S. with this surname per 100,000 also dropped by 20 percent from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,052 | #77,788 | -11.04% |
| Count | 261 | 246 | -5.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schwank
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Schwank was predominantly White according to the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census data. In both years, over 91 percent of those with the Schwank surname identified as White, marking a slight increase from 91.19 percent in 2000 to 91.87 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation among Schwanks decreased by over 20 percent, from 7.66 percent in 2000 to 6.10 percent in 2010. There was no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native representation among those with the Schwank surname in either year. However, there was a small percentage (2.03%) who identified as belonging to two or more races in 2010, a category that was not reported in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.19% | 91.87% | 0.75% |
| Hispanic | 7.66% | 6.1% | -20.37% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.03% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |