Explore the Family Name Schwehr
The meaning of Schwehr
German: variant of Schwer. Some characteristic forenames: German Willi.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schwehr in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Schwehr has experienced a decline between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 64,750 in popularity and had 287 counts. By 2010, the rank dropped to 71,265 with only 274 counts, indicating a decrease of 10.06% in rank and a 4.53% reduction in count. The proportion per 100,000 also showed a significant drop of 18.18%, going from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,750 | #71,265 | -10.06% |
| Count | 287 | 274 | -4.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schwehr
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Schwehr is largely White, as shown by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 98.26% of individuals with this surname identified as White, but this percentage dropped slightly to 95.99% in 2010, representing a change of -2.31%. There were no reported instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either year. Similarly, no individuals were reported to identify with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.26% | 95.99% | -2.31% |
| 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% |