Explore the Family Name Schwegel
The meaning of Schwegel
German (Rhineland): nickname for a pipe or flute player, from Middle High German swegel ‘pipe, flute’. Some characteristic forenames: German Ernst, Alois, Otto.
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How common is the last name Schwegel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schwegel saw a slight decrease in its overall popularity ranking from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 42,830 to 44,193, indicating a -3.18% change. The count of individuals with the Schwegel surname, however, saw a small increase of 2.31%, moving from 476 in 2000 to 487 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people also decreased slightly by -5.56%, going from 0.18 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,830 | #44,193 | -3.18% |
| Count | 476 | 487 | 2.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schwegel
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Schwegel surname. In 2000 and 2010, no Asian/Pacific Islanders or Black individuals identified with this surname. However, there was a slight increase in the number of individuals identifying as Two or More Races or Hispanic, both from 0% in 2000 to 1.44% in 2010. The majority of individuals with the Schwegel surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 98.11% in 2000 to 96.3% in 2010. There were no changes in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.11% | 96.3% | -1.84% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.44% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.44% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |