Explore the Family Name Schweer
The meaning of Schweer
North German: 1. variant of Schweder 2. 2. nickname from Middle Low German swar, swer ‘heavy, weighty; arduous, troublesome, inconvenient; difficult, depressed; clumsy, obstinate’. 3. variant of Schwehr. Some characteristic forenames: German Helmuth, Erwin, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Schweer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Schweer" decreased slightly in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 33,563rd most popular surname in the U.S., with 641 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, it had dropped to the 35,622nd spot, with a slight reduction in count to 631. This represents a decrease of 6.13% in rank and 1.56% in count. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also declined by 12.5% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,563 | #35,622 | -6.13% |
| Count | 641 | 631 | -1.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.21 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schweer
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the vast majority of people with the Schweer surname identify as White, though there has been a slight decrease over time from 97.5% in 2000 to 95.56% in 2010. Those identifying as belonging to two or more races also saw a drop from 1.09% to 0.95%. Interestingly, the census began recording a small percentage (2.22%) identifying as Hispanic in 2010, where there were none reported in 2000. No individuals with the Schweer surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.5% | 95.56% | -1.99% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.22% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 0.95% | -12.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |