Explore the Family Name Schwebach
The meaning of Schwebach
Probably an altered form of German Schwebbach, a topographic name denoting a river or stream, from Middle High German sweben ‘to move in a winding way, meander’ + bach ‘stream’.
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How common is the last name Schwebach in the United States?
According to data based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schwebach held a rank of 44,997 in popularity in 2000, which decreased slightly to 47,521 in 2010. This indicates a change of -5.61 in its rank over a decade. The number of individuals with this surname also saw a minor drop from 449 in 2000 to 446 in 2010, marking a -0.67 change. Additionally, the proportion of people bearing the surname Schwebach per 100,000 decreased by 11.76, going from 0.17 to 0.15 in the span of ten years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,997 | #47,521 | -5.61% |
| Count | 449 | 446 | -0.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schwebach
Looking at the ethnic identity of those with the surname Schwebach, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there was no major shift between 2000 and 2010. In both years, the overwhelming majority of those with the surname identified as White, at 97.77% in 2000 and 96.64% in 2010, showing a decrease of just 1.16. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, the census recorded a slight increase in individuals identifying as having two or more races, from 0 to 1.79. On the other hand, the number of those identifying as Hispanic dropped from 1.11 to 0 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.77% | 96.64% | -1.16% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.11% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |