Explore the Family Name Schwarzkopf
The meaning of Schwarzkopf
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Schwartzkopf. Some characteristic forenames: German Claus, Erwin, Florian, Gerd, Hans, Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schwarzkopf in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schwarzkopf saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The count of people bearing this surname increased by 7.25% from 648 to 695. In terms of rank, it rose slightly from 33,248 to 32,960. However, the proportion of the surname per 100k individuals remained stable at 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,248 | #32,960 | 0.87% |
| Count | 648 | 695 | 7.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schwarzkopf
In regard to ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals minor shifts over the decade. The percentage of individuals with the Schwarzkopf surname identifying as White decreased by a little over 2%, from 98.15% in 2000 to 96.12% in 2010. There were also new appearances of the surname amongst those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races, at 1.44% and 1.01% respectively. However, there was no representation of the surname within the Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.15% | 96.12% | -2.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.44% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.01% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |