Explore the Family Name Schwarte
The meaning of Schwarte
North German and Dutch: nickname for someone with black hair or a dark complexion. Compare German Schwartz. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Heribert, Horst.
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How common is the last name Schwarte in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schwarte saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Schwarte ranked 76,946 in popularity and had a count of 232 individuals. By 2010, despite a marginal increase in the count to 233, the surname's rank fell to 81,181. This represents a change of -5.5 in ranking and a proportion per 100k decrease of -11.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,946 | #81,181 | -5.5% |
| Count | 232 | 233 | 0.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schwarte
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Schwarte identify as White. In 2000, this figure was at 97.41%, but it decreased slightly to 92.70% by 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, there was a notable surge in individuals identifying as Hispanic, from 0% in 2000 to 5.15% in 2010. The data for those identifying with two or more races was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.41% | 92.7% | -4.84% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 5.15% | 0% |
| 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% |