Explore the Family Name Schwarcz
The meaning of Schwarcz
Hungarian and Jewish (from Hungary): variant of Schwartz. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Zalmon, Dov, Moises, Moishe, Zev. Hungarian Jeno, Laszlo, Sandor, Zoltan.
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How common is the last name Schwarcz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schwarcz's popularity saw a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 74,957 in popularity but dropped to 137,327 by 2010, marking an 83.21% decline. In terms of raw numbers, there were 240 people with the Schwarcz surname in 2000, which reduced to 122 in 2010, indicating a 49.17% decrease. The proportion per 100k individuals also fell from 0.09 to 0.04, signifying a 55.56% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,957 | #137,327 | -83.21% |
| Count | 240 | 122 | -49.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.04 | -55.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schwarcz
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Schwarcz surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although this percentage slightly decreased from 95.00% to 90.98%. There was a notable increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, with the percentage rising from 3.75% to 6.56% during this period. However, no individuals with the Schwarcz surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95% | 90.98% | -4.23% |
| Hispanic | 3.75% | 6.56% | 74.93% |
| 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% |