Explore the Family Name Schwebke
The meaning of Schwebke
German: habitational name for someone from Swabia (see Schwab) + diminutive suffix -ke, or a nickname for someone with a swaying gait (see Schwebach). Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Schwebke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Schwebke has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 47,735 in 2000, it moved to 51,066 by 2010, marking a decrease of just under seven percent. Despite this drop, the number of individuals carrying the Schwebke surname maintained relative stability, with numbers shrinking only slightly from 417 people to 408 during the same period. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 individuals also saw a minor decline by 6.67%, from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,735 | #51,066 | -6.98% |
| Count | 417 | 408 | -2.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schwebke
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Schwebke surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with this name identify as White. In 2000, nearly 97% of Schwebkes reported their ethnicity as White, a figure that rose to over 98% by 2010. While no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, there was a small percentage (1.2% in 2000 and 1.23% in 2010) who identified as Hispanic. Interestingly, the proportion of Schwebkes identifying with two or more races dropped from 1.44% in 2000 to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.88% | 98.28% | 1.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 1.23% | 2.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |