Explore the Family Name Schwarze
The meaning of Schwarze
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Schwartz. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Kurt, Erhard, Helmut, Hermann, Joerg, Jurgen, Reiner, Wilfried.
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How common is the last name Schwarze in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Schwarze has slightly decreased in the decade between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname fell from 27,439 in 2000 to 29,947 in 2010, marking a decrease of 9.14%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname dropped by 5.2%, from 827 in 2000 to 784 in 2010. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals named Schwarze per 100,000 people also saw a reduction from 0.31 to 0.27 during this period, indicating a decrease of 12.9%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,439 | #29,947 | -9.14% |
| Count | 827 | 784 | -5.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.27 | -12.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schwarze
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Schwarze surname identify as White, with an increase of 0.51% from 97.46% in 2000 to 97.96% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic showed a slight rise of 5.48%, though they only make up 0.77% of those with the Schwarze surname in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races decreased by 29.66%, from 1.45% in 2000 to 1.02% in 2010. There were no reported instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.46% | 97.96% | 0.51% |
| Two or More Races | 1.45% | 1.02% | -29.66% |
| Hispanic | 0.73% | 0.77% | 5.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |