Explore the Family Name Schwegman
The meaning of Schwegman
Americanized form of North German Schwegmann: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Schwege or Schwegen, for example near Bremen.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schwegman in the United States?
The surname Schwegman, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, was ranked 46,083 in popularity in the year 2000 but slightly dropped to 47,521 by 2010, indicating a decline of 3.12%. However, the count of individuals carrying the surname increased from 436 in 2000 to 446 in 2010, a growth rate of 2.29%. The proportion per 100,000 people declined from 0.16 to 0.15 over the same period, a decrease of 6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,083 | #47,521 | -3.12% |
| Count | 436 | 446 | 2.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schwegman
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those with the Schwegman surname identify as White, making up 97.48% of the group in 2000 and slightly increasing to 97.98% in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either 2000 or 2010. The Hispanic representation decreased from 1.38% in 2000 to none in 2010. In contrast, those who identified with two or more races emerged in 2010, making up 1.12% of the Schwegmans. No change was observed among those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.48% | 97.98% | 0.51% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.12% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |