Explore the Family Name Schweda
The meaning of Schweda
German: ethnic name for a Swede, from a Germanized form of Polish Szweda, from Szwed ‘Swede’, or a cognate in some other Slavic language.
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How common is the last name Schweda in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Schweda" has seen a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 53,047th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to 58,182nd, a decrease of 9.68%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period, from 366 to 349, marking a reduction of 4.64%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Schweda per 100,000 people in the U.S. fell by 14.29%, from 0.14 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,047 | #58,182 | -9.68% |
| Count | 366 | 349 | -4.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schweda
On the topic of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the overwhelming majority of individuals bearing the surname Schweda identify as White. In 2000, this group constituted 98.36% of all Schwedas, though this percentage dipped slightly to 97.13% by 2010. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were not represented among individuals with this surname in either year. Those identifying with two or more races were also not present in these records. It should be noted that any suppressed data is excluded from this analysis to protect individual privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.36% | 97.13% | -1.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |