Explore the Family Name Schwartze
The meaning of Schwartze
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Schwartz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schwartze in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schwartze has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the surname was ranked 53,420 in popularity with a count of 363 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, the rank dropped to 59,603, and the count decreased to 339 individuals. This represents an 11.57% drop in ranking and a 6.61% decrease in the total count. The proportion of people named Schwartze per 100,000 also saw a decline of 15.38% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,420 | #59,603 | -11.57% |
| Count | 363 | 339 | -6.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schwartze
In terms of ethnicity, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, individuals with the surname Schwartze predominantly identified as White, constituting 97.80% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.28% in 2010. A small increase was noted among those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.38% in 2000 to 1.47% in 2010. The years 2000 and 2010 did not record any individuals with Schwartze as their surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, by 2010, a new category emerged with 2.06% of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.8% | 95.28% | -2.58% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.06% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 1.47% | 6.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |